endangered species
Conservation of the pygmy hippo
There are fewer than 3,000 pygmy hippos left in Africa. Those that remain are mostly found in Liberia, as well as in certain parts of Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and Guinea. At the moment, conservationists are unable to determine the exact number remaining in the wild, due to the fact that this species is naturally […]
The Fight for Black Rhinoceros Survival Continues
A male black rhino born July 12, 2014 at the San Diego Zoo safari park is bringing attention to the plight of animals targeted by poachers half a world away. The rhino, as yet unnamed, is the fifteenth to be born at the prominent park, and is significant due to the enormous threat faced by […]
African Wildlife Foundation Mourns Loss of Mountain Bull and Satao
Two of the country of Kenya’s most famed elephant bulls, Mountain Bull and Satao, have succumbed to poaching, becoming the latest to fall victim to the brutal and war between poachers and those struggling to preserve the endangered species of Africa. The month of May proved devastating for Kenya and the African continent as a […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Provides Technical Assistance for Faro National Park Support
As the battle to preserve the endangered species of Africa rages on, the African Wildlife Foundation continues to implement new initiatives aiding in the fight against poaching. A number of wildlife parks throughout the continent are supported by the organisation, demonstrating the outstanding impact the AWF carries in protecting animals from endangerment or extinction. Supporters […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Combats Dwindling Lion Populations with Ewaso Lions Project
Through the valued support of the African Wildlife Foundation, the Ewaso Lions Project continues to aid in training groups of local people to protect the endangered predators of Africa. A variety of causes have contributed to the drastic decline of lion populations across the continent. The lion population in Kenya is now fewer than 2,000. […]
Tunde Folawiyo | African Wildlife Foundation Conservation Tourism
As its mission to protect the endangered species of Africa remains vital as ever, the African Wildlife Foundation continues to initiate new projects focused on wildlife conservation. Whilst the continent is home to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes housing a variety of endangered species, rural communities throughout are being impacted by a strain […]
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 […]