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Highlighting the links between conservation and public …

WEBThe late Benjamin Mkapa, AWF trustee and former Tanzanian president, likewise called upon governments to recognize the links between public health and conservation. “As humanity, we must …

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Community-led river monitoring protects wildlife and wild lands

WEBThe Rufiji Basin covers 183,791 sq. kilometers, roughly 20 percent of Tanzania, making it the largest basin in the country. It is made up of four major rivers — …

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Why wildlife matters African Wildlife Foundation

WEBIn Tanzania, African Wildlife Foundation is working with the country’s government and local communities in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of …

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The dark side of big cat "sanctuaries"

WEBHowever, a more in-depth look into the big cat trade is eye-opening. These cats can suffer many challenges in substandard facilities that may call themselves …

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Mongoose African Wildlife Foundation

WEBAs the name would imply, this species is the smallest of the African mongooses. There are two species: the common dwarf and the desert dwarf. They are stocky, with a fairly …

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Threats African Wildlife Foundation

WEBMankind is the biggest threat to land and wildlife. Africa is a huge continent that is rapidly changing and growing. Unfortunately, people are threatening Africa’s natural habitats …

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Ethiopia African Wildlife Foundation

WEBEthiopia. Wildlife trafficking, habitat degradation, and limited access to quality education all pose obstacles to conservation in Ethiopia. We support counter-wildlife-trafficking work …

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Kirstin Johnson African Wildlife Foundation

WEBKirstin has over 25 years of experience in international development and conservation. Passionate about primates and wildlife conservation, she started out as an …

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Uganda African Wildlife Foundation

WEB389,082 Number of hectares protected and/or with improved conservation status due to AWF interventions beginning in 2016. 33,339 Number of people benefiting from AWF's …

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Nigeria African Wildlife Foundation

WEBNigeria is home to a wealth of biodiversity within its seven national parks. Nigeria lies on the western part of Africa on the Gulf of Guinea. It contains several large urban centers like …

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