Tunde Folawiyopreventing African rhino poaching
Poachers continue to target rhinos in South Africa
The increase in the demand for rhino horn in Asian countries has resulted in a sharp spike in incidences of poaching in South Africa. The latter is home to more than two-thirds of the world’s rhino population, and as such is frequently used as a base by poachers hoping to cash in on this profitable […]
South African government proposes new measures to reduce rhino poaching
Rhino poaching is a significant issue in South Africa, with over a thousand rhinos being killed by poachers annually in South Africa. So far in this year alone, 277 of these animals have been slaughtered, and this number is expected to rise over the coming months. For Tunde Folawiyo, and others who are concerned with […]
Rhinos to be relocated in response to recent surge in poaching
As a result of the relentless efforts of poachers in Kruger National Park in South Africa, approximately 500 rhinos are set to be evacuated from the area. Poaching is rampant in this park; more rhinos are killed here annually than in any other part of the country. The horn of the rhino is taken by […]
Wildlife conservation groups take action to protect remaining rhinos
As a result of relentless poaching, the rhino is now at risk of extinction. As a conservation enthusiast, Tunde Folawiyo may be aware that in 2013, 1,004 of these creatures were killed in South Africa, and an additional 560 were lost during the first half of this year. Conservation groups have warned that the number […]
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 […]
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. […]
Rhinos to be relocated from South Africa to Australia | Tunde Folawiyo
In 2013, approximately 1,004 rhinos were killed in South Africa by poachers – twice the number slaughtered during the previous year. Tunde Folawiyo, and others who are concerned with wildlife conservation, may be aware that this endangered species is now on the verge of extinction, as conservation groups simply cannot keep up with the highly […]
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 […]
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 […]