Tunde FolawiyoAfrica’s greatest survivors
World Lion Day: Saving the King of Beasts to Save Ourselves
Lions have walked the earth since Paleolithic times, as evidenced by their representation in works of art by numerous ancient civilisations, from the Greece to India. Lions are mentioned in the texts of all major religions; indeed, in the Bible they are referenced 157 times, more than any other animal that existed in that era. […]
How wildlife conservation groups are protecting the African lion
A number of well-known global conservation groups, including the Endangered Wildlife Trust, have warned the falling numbers of rhinos in Africa have resulted in a surge in lion deaths, as poachers are now looking for a new ‘product’ to replace rhino horn, which is usually used in medicinal concoctions in Asian countries. Poachers are now […]
Conservation methods used to protect the black rhino
Due to its dwindling numbers, the black rhino has been classified as a critically endangered species. Between the seventies and early nineties, more than 96% of the entire population was killed by poachers, and recent estimates from the WWF suggest that there are now approximately 4,800 left living in the wild. With one black rhino […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Lion pride numbers in Africa continue to fall
Over the course of the last two decades, the total number of lions in Africa has dropped by 30%. The dramatic fall in the population of West African lions is likely to be of particular concern to conservationist enthusiasts such as Tunde Folawiyo, with recent estimates indicating that there are approximately 250 left in the […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Spreads Efforts toward Primary Schools
Throughout its history as an organisation, the African Wildlife Foundation has maintained its everlasting mission to protect the endangered animals of African continent and beyond. A wide variety of animals have fallen victim to poaching throughout the region, driving the need for intervention to an all-time high. Citizens throughout Africa including Tunde Folawiyo and millions […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Elephant poaching on the rise in Africa
Last year in central Africa, approximately 60 elephants were killed each day. Wildlife conservation enthusiasts like Tunde Folawiyo are probably aware that poaching is a very serious problem across the continent, due to the high value of elephant tusks; those who sell them on the black market can usually get at least $1,500 per pound. […]
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 […]
Why the African lion must be saved from extinction | Tunde Folawiyo
Just four decades ago, the continent of Africa contained more than 200,000 lions; however, by the end of 2012, this number had shrunk to 32,000. At this rate of decline, the African lion could be extinct by 2050. The increasingly small number of West African lions is particularly alarming, with the last report indicating that […]
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 […]
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 […]