Hippopotamuses are vital ecosystem engineers in Cameroon’s freshwater habitats. After population counts in Faro National Park ...

Native to Ethiopia, these long-limbed, slender canids are some of the most endangered animals in Africa. They have a black, bushy tail that can reach up to 40 centimeters in length, pointed ears, and ...

What is a bat-eared fox? As the name indicates, this fox has unusually enormous ears in proportion to its head, like those of many bats. Their bodies are generally yellow-brown with a pale throat and ...

Long considered to be a subspecies of the African elephant, the African forest elephant is now considered by many scientists to be its own species — separate from the African savanna or bush elephant.

The African Wildlife Foundation and Wildlife Clubs of Kenya empower educators to deliver practical conservation education ...

Despite severe space and demographic pressures, Rwanda’s gorilla population has doubled since the 1970s. Through a ...

In Rwanda's misty forests, the growing 22-member Isimbi mountain gorilla family thrives through companionship and care. While mothers forage, patient silverback Muturengere protects and guides the ...

We are an Africa-based global conservation organization protecting wildlife and their habitats as essential parts of a modern and prosperous Africa. We articulate a unique vision of African-led ...

Rhinos are one of Africa’s most iconic and threatened species, and their survival is closely tied to the protection of the landscapes they call home. AWF works with governments, communities and ...

At AWF, we are helping build biodiversity economies that put nature at the heart of Africa’s economic future. By working with governments, communities, and businesses to recognize biodiversity as an ...