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The world’s largest terrestrial mammal is also famed for being notoriously water-dependent. African savannah elephants in temperate rangelands drink water almost daily and love a mudbath to stay cool. Yet, in northern Mali’s Gourma region and the…

African Wildlife Foundation calls attention to the seriousness of poaching as high quantity of ammunition is seized during anti-poaching operations NAIROBI, Kenya, December 21, 2012 -- Over the past several years the crimes against…

WildAid, African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Save the Elephants and Animal Planet are calling on the public to do its part to end the ivory poaching crisis by taking the Ivory Free pledge at ivoryfree.org. The new campaign asks consumers to pledge…

Last Wednesday, November 8, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the establishment of the International Wildlife Conservation Council (IWCC). Whereas the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) would typically applaud such an effort by the U.S…

WASHINGTON, DC, December, 19 2012 -- African Wildlife Foundation is pleased to announce that it has, for the third time, been selected as a three--year, 10 percent GiveBack partner by Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC). After an…

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For those who often read about the state of wildlife today, the narrative isn’t always a happy one—in fact, more often than not it’s just the opposite.In case anyone isn’t familiar with the current story, let me provide a quick table of contents…

Lupita Nyong'o, Sauti Sol and Caroline Mutoko Launch “Poaching Steals From Us All” Campaign in Kenya In the run up to the world's largest ever ivory bonfire, to be conducted by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) this…

According to the Great Elephant Census, Botswana holds 37% of Africa’s endangered elephant population, making it home to the largest population in the world. Despite the lack of fences on the international border, data from tracking collars showed…

Washington, DC -- African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Endangered Species Chocolate have partnered to sell new Adoption Collections beginning in October 2009.All proceeds from the AWF adoption program go to support AWF's work in the African…

As global weather patterns continue to shift and human population growth rates rise, water scarcity is fast becoming one of this century’s most complex challenges. More than 4 billion people across the world face severe water scarcity due to the…

Play for Wildlife We’re all pretty familiar with how addicting mobile games can be. Now, you can play guilt free knowing that your gaming helps protect Africa’s threatened species. Wild Warriors is a mobile game…

Today marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, as a good a day as any to celebrate the diversity of species and ecosystems in Africa. This year’s theme, biodiversity and sustainable tourism, coincides with the observance of 2017 as the…

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) will invest $25 million over the next four years to support efforts by African governments and local communities to protect wildlife and wild lands on the continent. .blog-details + img[alt="African Wildlife…

Growing up in the Amhara Region, North Shewa Zone, about 180 kilometers north of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, Tibebu Yelemfrhat Simegn spent his childhood tending to his family’s livestock. As a young shepherd, he was responsible for protecting…