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Dwindling Rhino Populations in Zambia | Tunde Folawiyo
The African continent is home to an enormous amount of species, many of which are among the most majestic in the world. Whilst millions of animals inhabit the countries of Africa, human factors and habitat destruction have caused a severe impact on a notable amount of ecosystems, rendering a variety of species endangered or extinct. […]
African Wildlife Foundation Partners with Gecko Publishing and Travel Africa Magazine
Since its establishment in 1961, the African Wildlife Foundation – formerly known as the African Wildlife Leadership Foundation — has served as a continual source of advocacy for the preservation of the continent’s wildlife, striving to bring forth awareness of the endangerment of various species throughout Africa. With the valued support of African citizens such […]
A look at recent developments in African elephant conservation | Tunde Folawiyo
Those who, like Tunde Folawiyo, are concerned with the conservation of wildlife, will probably know that up until the 1930s, the African elephant population stood at about 7-10 million; however, as a result of habitat loss and poaching, this number has dropped to approximately 300,000. As the demand for ivory continues to threaten the survival […]
Dwindling Rhino Populations in Zimbabwe | Tunde Folawiyo
According to recent findings, although the number of rhino poached in Zimbabwe dropped sharply last year, decades of illegal killing have significantly decreased the population of the species in the country. Only 750 within the region remain. Advocates of preservation of endangered species such as Tunde Folawiyo and millions of other proponents of the cause […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Yao Ming Partners with African Wildlife Foundation to Ban Ivory Trade
In early March, former NBA star Yao Ming stood before Chinese government with a petition requesting a ban on the domestic ivory trade. Delivered in Beijing during the opening session of China’s annual National People’s Congress, the petition was signed by a number of leading business figures throughout China who support the conservation of Africa’s […]
Mountain Gorillas – one of Africa’s most endangered animals | Tunde Folawiyo
The mountain gorilla resides in the dense forests of Africa; only during the last three decades or so have scientists begun to explore these areas and learn more about the behaviour and biology of these creatures. The vast majority live in the mountainous parts of the Rif Valley, which can be found along the borders […]
Protecting the pygmy hippo | Tunde Folawiyo
The pygmy hippo is the diminutive cousin of the hippopotamus; native to West Africa, it is 50% shorter, and 75% lighter than its relative. These animals reside mainly in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, and tend to spend most of their time around swamplands and dense forests. They have now been classified by […]
Cheetah population on the decline | Tunde Folawiyo
Whilst for many people, including Tunde Folawiyo, the lion is one of the most fascinating animals in Africa, there is much to be admired about this continent’s other ‘big cats’ too. Take, for instance, the cheetah; as the world’s fastest land mammal, this creature can reach speeds of up to 120km/h in the space of […]
Elephant poaching in Africa | Tunde Folawiyo
The African Elephant is now considered to be critically endangered. A study by a group of researchers at the University of Washington in 2009 found that the rate of elephant deaths caused by poaching has been steadily increasing each year, despite the fact that the trading of ivory has been banned in most countries since […]
Antelopes of Africa | Tunde Folawiyo
Like many other wildlife enthusiasts, Tunde Folawiyo has always admired the stealth and strength of the lion. However, whilst this creature is certainly one of the most impressive animals to roam the plains and savannahs of Africa, its prey, the common eland and the impala, are just as fascinating, in their own way. Both are […]