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In early morning patrols late last year, in the villages of Echiembot and Bigongol, Eastern Cameroon, a team of eco-guards, supported by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), embarked on a mission that would save two pangolins from the clutches of…

In many countries across the continent, development decisions on infrastructure expansion and extractive industries tend to pit economic growth against nature. It seems that the only way for Africa to reach its potential is to lose its flora and…

Though South Africa remains the epicenter of Africa’s poaching crisis, its neighbors are feeling the impact of the illicit wildlife trade as well. Namibia, for example, lost an average of 1.25 rhinos per year between 2009 and 2012, five in 2013… and…

Forest loss and degradation take various forms across the continent’s landscapes. Industrial logging, mining, and agriculture consume forests to meet the development goals of growing economies. They contribute to climate change and further degrade…

The African wild dog is a very unique and iconic African species best known for its colorful coat, which has earned it the name "African painted dog." What makes this species truly special though is more than just fur-deep. African wild dogs…

Sachedina, Hassan; Nelson, Fred (2010): Protected areas and community incentives in savannah ecosystems. A case study of Tanzania’s Maasai Steppe. In Oryx 44 (03), pp. 390–398. DOI: 10.1017/S0030605310000499. 

Uganda sits pretty as the pearl of Africa. It is beautiful, green, and fertile, and it is the region’s biggest producer of tropical fruits such as bananas, pineapples, and avocados. The country’s serene protected areas and iconic wildlife species…

Dogs have been part of our world since time immemorial, considered a best friend and companion. But canines are not only loyal, they are also highly intelligent and possess a dazzling sense of smell. These enviable qualities form the basis of…

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(Nairobi, Kenya) The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) today announced an important milestone in the race to save habitat for wildlife in this east African country renowned for its elephants, lion and other large wildlife. Kenya's Minister for…

As Africa’s development agenda shifts, so do the threats facing African wildlife and wild lands. Commercial and small-scale agriculture underpins many economies, but this growing sector is also responsible for the conversion of wildlife dispersal…

Youth are the largest demographic on the African continent — more than 75 percent of the total population is under 35 years. The priorities and behaviors of Africans between age 18-35 must shape the way Africa develops as this group remains…

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) strongly agrees with recent statements by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, that nations have a moral duty to stop the ivory trade.   We strongly recommend taking three steps without delay…