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“The threats are many,” Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) Executive Director Peter Blinston pinpointed. “Loss of quality habitat and poaching represent the biggest problems. Unless we take action to address these threats, painted dogs will become…

Over the past 25 years, Africa's lion population has experienced a devastating decline, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimating that only 23,000 to 39,000 remain in the wild. Habitat loss, escalating human-wildlife…

Despite their imposing size and reputation for aggression, Hippopotamus face a growing threat from the illegal wildlife trade. Classified as "vulnerable," by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) they receive less international…

The hippo has two habitat requirements: waters deep enough to cover them entirely and nearby grasslands where they can graze. With the growing demand and competition for water resources, plus rising rates of land conversions for infrastructure…

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African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) works in Africa’s most biodiverse regions, conserving endangered wildlife and essential ecosystems. Some of these sites are recognized by the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for their…

In the wake of the shocking death of Rafiki, one of Uganda's best-known and most-loved gorillas, conservationists are closely watching the Nkuringo gorilla group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In June, Rafiki was speared by a poacher who…

Every year, on June 21, the world commemorates World Giraffe Day. This day was initiated by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation in 2014 to celebrate the world’s tallest animal on the longest day or night (depending on which hemisphere you live) of…

AWF-AID Foundation partnership will help reverse declines in sensitive African giraffe populations in Tanzania; Dagg Fund to provide trained wildlife sniffer dogs to deter giraffe poaching NAIROBI, KENYA/WASHINGTON, D.C./OAKVILLE, ON,…

Bili-Mbomu is a protected area complex teeming with wildlife. However, this wonder is being undermined by the unsustainable use of resources. Prospects of artisanal mining activities, agricultural expansion, and increased residential development in…

Rangers, wildlife scouts, and game wardens stand on the front lines protecting Africa’s breathtaking landscapes and iconic wildlife, which face constant threats. They act as a bridge between communities and protected areas and are often the first…

Across the globe, women constitute about 11 percent of the ranger workforce, a stark indicator that the ranger working environment has been gender-blind over the years. Yet, these brave and courageous women are at the forefront of conserving their…

Over a year after an AWF-led environmental journalism training, four journalists have taken full advantage of their new skills—and the Southern African media landscape is better for it. This World Environment Day, AWF is celebrating their award…

For World Environment Day 2022, African Wildlife Foundation is celebrating #OnlyOneEarth by calling attention to the rich diversity of biomes, ecosystems, and species on our planet. Just as there is only one Earth, there is only one Africa. The…

AWF Points to Social, Economic Instability from COVID-19 as Growing Threat to Conservation;  Renews Call to Stop Illegal Trade of Elephant Ivory to Buyers in Asia and Other Parts of the World. WASHINGTON, D.C. and NAIROBI, KENYA (August…