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Photo of sugarcane plantation in Southern Tanzania village adopting climate-smart practices

A drought-resistant seed boosts sugarcane yields, stops habitat loss in southern Tanzania

October 03, 2019 Sugarcane grown in southern Tanzania’s Kilombero landscape makes up 33 percent of the total sugar produced in the country. African Wildlife Foundation partner Kilombero Sugar Company, the largest sugar producer in Tanzania, works with 8,000 outgrower sugarcane farmers who supply the company to complement harvests from its plantations. Since 2015,...

Close-up photo of kidnapped chimpanzee after rescue from village in Dja, Cameroon

Kidnapped baby chimp rescued from the illegal pet trade

September 25, 2019

Close-up photo of a giraffe browsing on trees in African wildlife area

Investigations show giraffes are threatened by bushmeat trade, demand for body parts

September 19, 2019