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The Decline of African Forest Elephants

October 3, 2014 admin Africa's endangered animalsafrican elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo oilUncategorized

With some conservation efforts to protect populations of African elephants proving successful, there have been many who have debated the need for a lifting of hunting bans. Recently, however, a new study suggests that the recovery of elephant populations may not be as strong as had been hoped. More specifically, the populations of African Forest […]

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Poaching of African elephants may result in species’ extinction by 2020

August 29, 2014 admin african elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profileUncategorized

Conservation enthusiasts such as Tunde Folawiyo are no doubt aware that African elephants are now at risk of extinction. Last year alone, over 35,000 of these animals were slaughtered for their ivory. The ivory is used to produce goods such as jewellery and ornaments, and is particularly popular in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan. Current […]

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The fight against elephant poaching in Africa

July 15, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo london

Anyone with an interest in wildlife conservation, such as Tunde Folawiyo, will probably be aware that the African elephant is currently at risk of extinction. Recent reports suggest that at least 20,000 were killed in the last year alone. According to CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), illegal poaching rates are significantly […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Combats Poaching Amid Famed Elephant’s Slaying

July 2, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo profile

According to news reports released mid-June, the amount of poached elephants within Africa has declined for the second year in a row. The findings estimate that nearly 20,000 of Africa’s elephants suffered poaching during 2013, compared with 25,000 slain during 2011 with 22,000 slain during 2012. Tunde Folawiyo and millions of others across Africa may […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | AFW and WildAid Praise Yue Hwa For Ivory Ban

June 23, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executive

As the African Wildlife Foundation continues its mission to spread awareness of the devastating impact of poaching, it welcomes the support of various partners keen on joining the cause. Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd of Hong Kong recently announced it will no longer sell products made from ivory. In a memo, the company spoke […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | Yao Ming Partners with African Wildlife Foundation to Ban Ivory Trade

April 18, 2014 Editor Tunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo londontunde folawiyo oiltunde folawiyo profile

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 […]

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