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It’s a troubling day for rhinos as a South Africa court lifts the ban on domestic rhino horn trade: http://bit.ly/1OKYvwX

AWF President Kaddu Sebunya explains why this is a dangerous move, saying "For the past 20 years there has been an on-going trade experiment with ivory to see if a stable and sustainable market could be established. The results of that experiment can be seen today, as elephant poaching levels are higher than ever and the trade in illegal ivory flourishes. With far fewer rhinos than elephants on the continent, Africa’s rhinos cannot afford such an experiment."

#rhino #south africa #conservation #stop the demand #wildlife

In Central Africa, the LRA, Janjaweed and others make conservation difficult.

Despite this danger, we're working to protect both wildlife and people in the area: www.awf.org/central-security

#AWFimpact #conservation #wildlife #Central Africa #chimpanzee

True or False: East African leopards have circular rosettes on their coat, while Southern African leopards have square rosettes.

Stay tuned for the answer, or find it yourself here: http://bit.ly/awfleopard

#leopard #big cats #animals #cat #AWF facts #trivia #wildlife

Why do poachers still thrive? Here are 5 key obstacles we must overcome: http://bit.ly/why-poachers-thrive

#rhino #wildlife #stop the killing #stop the trafficking #stop the demand #animals #poaching #conservation

When greeting each other, elephants hold their heads high and touch family members with their trunks.

This greeting ceremony is key to cementing bonds in an elephant family. The longer the separation and the closer the relationship between the individuals, the more intense the greeting is likely to be. #AWFfacts

#elephant #wildlife #animals #wildlife photography #Fun Fact #AWF facts

In Kenya, these canine cops are sniffing out illegal ivory, keeping elephants safe: http://bit.ly/1LWGwlE

#stop the trafficking #dogs #conservation #elephants #ivory #animals helping animals

Humans are responsible for the declining populations of Fischer’s lovebirds.

The decline began in the 1970s, due to widespread trapping for captivity. In 1987, the Fischer’s lovebird was the most commonly traded bird in the world!

#AWF facts #wildlife #birds #wildlife photography #conservation #animals

If wealth were measured in biodiversity, the forests of the Congo Basin would be rich indeed.

We've partnered with local communities and USAID to ensure this ecological treasure remains intact. See what our combined efforts have been able to accomplish: http://bit.ly/congo-riches

#Congo #wildlife #conservation #animals #bonobo

"We are responsible for our animals," says Tanzania's Alikiba.

Read our full Q&A with the famed musician for his take on seeing elephants for the first time, how Tanzanians feel about poaching, China's role in conservation and more: http://bit.ly/Alikiba-Responsibility

#elephant #tanzania #wildlife #conservation

National parks are vital to the survival of Africa's wildlife.

Yet there are many stakeholders looking to exploit protected areas. AWF is helping governments safeguard these essential spaces: http://bit.ly/land-mgmt

#conservation #wildlife #wildlife photography #giraffes #national park

Caracals get their name from the Turkish word for ‘black ears.’

The largest of Africa’s small cats, these felines are incredibly agile. They can leap 3 meters (nearly 10 feet) into the air, and are able to take out multiple birds in a single strike!

#AWF facts #cats #wildlife #wildlife photography #trivia #Fun Fact

What will end today's poaching crisis?

Together we must stop the killing, stop the trafficking and stop the demand. Here's how http://bit.ly/awf-urgent

#poaching #elephant #conservation #wildlife #animals

Cheetah cubs have long tall hair that runs from their neck all the way down to the base of their tail, which is called the mantle.

This makes them blend into tall grass, helping them hide from threats like lions and hyenas. #AWFfacts

#cheetah #baby animals #cute #wildlife #animals #AWF facts #trivia

National parks are vital to the survival of Africa's wildlife.

Yet there are many stakeholders looking to exploit protected areas. AWF is helping governments safeguard these essential spaces: http://bit.ly/land-mgmt

#conservation #wildlife #national parks #zebra #animals

Dikdiks live in monogamous pairs in fixed territories, often in low, shruby bush where it's easy to hide. Both males and females help defend the territory, keeping other females from entering their space.

#AWF facts #wildlife #animals #dikdik #trivia #fun fact

We approach conservation at a “large-landscape scale.”

What exactly does that mean? It means always keeping the bigger picture in mind, and understanding how the wellbeing of one particular area can have far-reaching impacts: http://bit.ly/1sfY9BR

#conservation #wildlife #nature #Sustainable Solutions

Most don’t consider counting animals an exciting task.

But, when you're hard at work protecting Africa's remaining elephants, it can be a critical one: http://bit.ly/ellie-census.

#elephant #conservation #wildlife #animals #nature

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