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Acclaimed wildlife artist John Banovich is dedicated to both his art he specializes in large oil canvases of Africa's wildlife and to preserving wild animals and the wild places they need to survive."Lions are iconic animals, symbolizing so much to…

For a few months, supporters of the world's endangered mountain gorillas can catch sight of a charging silverback at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.The gorilla is the work of internationally known sculptor and friend of…

I’m in a town called Wamba at the foot of the Mathews Range. This is the site of Dr. Paul Muoria’s research on endangered Grevy’s zebras, and I’ll be visiting him for the next few days. Camp is basic but comfortable. Muroia shares it with Earth…

Let’s just say I’m really glad I’m short and leave it at that, because I can’t imagine being tall and taking such a long flight in such a small seat. But as with all amazing journeys – and trust me, this trip was the very definition of amazing – all…

On Monday, law enforcement and wildlife officials from eight African countries joined African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), FREELAND Foundation and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to launch a new program aimed at increasing wildlife…

An attack on a vehicle of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo last week left two people dead and three others injured. The WWF vehicle was carrying 11 passengers through Virunga National Park, home to…

AWF just completed (July 2005) an aquatic survey in Banhine National Park, another major step in efforts to restore wildlife resources in war-torn Mozambique. This survey was designed to inventory aquatic resources. Although a full identification of…

For decades, AWF has served as a trusted scientific expert on African conservation knowledge, approaches, and tools. We help national and local governments, wildlife authorities, community members, and other partners make conservation decisions…

The second day of the Africa Protected Areas Directors Conference (APAD) 2024 underscored the critical need for innovative financing mechanisms and collaborative partnerships to ensure the long-term success of Protected and Conserved Areas (PCAs)…

Before the commencement of the much-awaited Africa Protected Areas Congress from July 18-23, 2022, in Kigali, Rwanda, a youth-led workshop will prepare young Africans for the first-of-its-kind, Africa-focused biodiversity congress. During this three…

Antoine holds a master’s degree equivalent in sociology and has 17 years of experience in natural resource management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He joined AWF in 2005 as a technical assistant, then was promoted to serve as a…

Renowned as one of Cameroon’s most biodiverse landscapes, the Campo Ma’an National Park is home to more than 80 mammal species, particularly great apes like gorillas, chimpanzees, and mandrills. Sadly, the protected area has become a target for…

African Wildlife Foundation conserves elephant and rhino populations by supporting the work of rangers and community wildlife scouts — the “boots on the ground” who shield highly endangered animals from poachers’ guns.We provide and facilitate…