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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Protecting the last of the Grevy zebra | Tunde Folawiyo
Last week, a Grevy zebra foal was born in the UK, at a zoo in Chester. The arrival of this creature was met with great excitement, as this particular zebra species is extremely rare, and currently classified as endangered. Tim Rowlands, the curator of mammals, spoke to the press about the newborn, explaining that this […]
Cheetah population on the decline | Tunde Folawiyo
Whilst for many people, including Tunde Folawiyo, the lion is one of the most fascinating animals in Africa, there is much to be admired about this continent’s other ‘big cats’ too. Take, for instance, the cheetah; as the world’s fastest land mammal, this creature can reach speeds of up to 120km/h in the space of […]
Is the black rhino on the verge of extinction? | Tunde Folawiyo
The black rhino is classified as being critically endangered, with over 97% of this species’ population having been wiped out over the course of the last 54 years. As a conservation enthusiast, this is something which Tunde Folawiyo will most likely find quite worrying. Most of the remaining black rhinos can be found in grasslands, […]
The Endangerment of the West African Lion | Tunde Folawiyo
The majestic lions of Africa have long been a source a great pride for the continent. While Africa’s vast landscape once proved prime breeding ground for the lion population, new studies have shown a significant and devastating decline of the West African lion. Proponents of the protection of endangered species such as Nigerian Tunde Folawiyo […]