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27 de jun. de 2022 · Learn about the threats and conservation efforts for African wildlife, from rhinos and elephants to gorillas and cheetahs. Discover the causes and impacts of habitat loss, poaching, climate change and human conflict on these critically endangered animals.
Explore the A-Z list of 80+ African wildlife species and learn about their conservation status and threats. See how AWF works to protect endangered animals and their habitats in the wild.
13 de feb. de 2024 · 1. Black rhinos. A family of black rhinos with a calf. Photo: © IFAW/B. Hollweg. The black rhino ( Diceros bicornis) is a critically endangered rhino species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. There are an estimated 3,142 remaining black rhinos. Sadly, the species has gone extinct in much of its range.
25 de mar. de 2021 · The IUCN Red List updates the status of both African elephant species, which have declined by 86% and 60% respectively due to poaching and habitat loss. The forest elephant is now critically endangered and the savanna elephant is endangered, but some subpopulations are stable or growing.
The IUCN Red List is the world's most comprehensive information source on the extinction risk of animal, fungi and plant species. It provides data on more than 44,000 species, including endangered and critically endangered animals in Africa, such as the scimitar-horned oryx.
Learn about the African elephant, the largest land animal, and its two subspecies: the savanna and the forest elephant. Find out how WWF works to protect them from poaching, habitat loss and human-elephant conflict.
Facts. CR Status. Critically Endangered. Height. 8-10 feet. Weight. 2-5 tons. Habitats. dense tropical forests. African forest elephants are the elusive cousin of the African savanna elephant. They inhabit the dense rainforests of west and central Africa.
