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Combating the Endangerment of the African Elephant | Tunde Folawiyo
Among the stunning landscapes of Africa exists an enormous variation of wildlife species. Although many of the continent’s animals are flourishing in their surroundings, there are many species at risk of endangerment and extinction, a great cause of concern for environmentalists and conservationists hoping to preserve all of the continent’s wildlife. Millions of citizens of […]
The Impact of the African Wildlife Foundation | Tunde Folawiyo
Since its founding in 1961, the African Wildlife Foundation – formerly known as the African Wildlife Leadership Foundation – has continually advocated for the preservation of the continent’s wildlife, utilising their power as an organisation to bring awareness to endangerment of many of African’s animals. Through these initiatives and with the support of citizens from […]
Lion conservation in Kenya | Tunde Folawiyo
Like many people, Tunde Folawiyo admires the lion – a creature often referred to as the king of the beasts. Unfortunately, in Africa, this animal is now classed as endangered. Its population numbers have dropped dramatically in recent years, with a particularly serious decline in Kenya, where it is estimated that there are just 2,000 […]
Drone technology being used to prevent poaching of African rhinos | Tunde Folawiyo
The poaching of rhinos is a serious issue in Africa; last year alone, 668 rhinos were lost in South Africa, whilst a further 50 were killed in Kenya. This is something which is likely to worry Tunde Folawiyo and others who are concerned about wildlife conservation. The good news is that several conservation groups, including […]
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 […]
The decline of West African lion populations | Tunde Folawiyo
There has been a dramatic drop in the number of lions in West African countries; a recent study by a non-profit organisation called Panthera suggests that there are now just 400 left in this region. Even more worryingly, only 62.5% of this total number are of breeding age, which means that there is a distinct […]
African grassland animals | Tunde Folawiyo
The term ‘grassland’ refers to an open landscape, which is free from dense trees and bushes. In Africa, grasslands are usually populated by herds of mammals, who come here to graze and drink water. Examples of animals which can be found in this type of area are the zebra, and the giraffe, two creatures which […]
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 […]
Behavioural traits of lions | Tunde Folawiyo
Many people, including Tunde Folawiyo, find lions fascinating. Zoologists have been studying the behaviour of these animals for many years, and during this time, have discovered a great deal about how they live their lives. It has been found that they are very sociable creatures, who prefer to reside in groups called ‘prides’, made up […]
Africa’s greatest survivors | Tunde Folawiyo
Two African species often admired by wildlife experts are the golden jackal and the spotted hyena. Whilst not quite as majestic or graceful as other animals on the continent, their ability to survive in what is some of the world’s harshest environments is nevertheless remarkable. Native to northern Africa, the former is said to bear […]