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AWF Battles Deforestation throughout Africa
As one of African wildlife’s greatest allies, the African Wildlife Foundation continues to make great strides in the fight against endangerment and extinction. The organisation has long worked closely with African communities to form a joint force against the issues plaguing Africa’s wildlife and their habitats. From combatting poaching to the devastating effects of deforestation, […]
Poaching of African elephants may result in species’ extinction by 2020
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 […]
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 […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Elephant Falls Victim to Poaching in South Africa’s Kruger National Park
Whilst the continent of Africa houses some of the most magnificent landscapes on earth, many once-thriving populations of wildlife have dwindled, fallen victim to a variety of human-made demises. From habitat destruction to illegal poaching, wildlife throughout Africa, including the elephant, are in need of immediate help. Through the assistance of the African Wildlife Foundation, […]
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 | 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 […]
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 […]
Tunde Folawiyo | The Howard G. Buffett Foundation to Combat Poaching, Conflict in Africa
The Howard G. Buffett Foundation (HGBF), a private foundation in the United States, in partnership with the Nature Conservation Trust (NCT), a South African public benefit organization (PBO); and South African National Parks (SANParks), recently announced an historic $23.7 million, three-year initiative to in hopes of combatting rhino poaching in Kruger National Park. This will […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Yao Ming Partners with African Wildlife Foundation to Ban Ivory Trade
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 […]
Mountain Gorillas – one of Africa’s most endangered animals | Tunde Folawiyo
The mountain gorilla resides in the dense forests of Africa; only during the last three decades or so have scientists begun to explore these areas and learn more about the behaviour and biology of these creatures. The vast majority live in the mountainous parts of the Rif Valley, which can be found along the borders […]