1、Wild animal protection in AfricaCurrent situation of wild animal in Africa As human populations expand,animals lose their habitat to settlements and agriculture ChimpanzeeNowadays they face the threat in the form of hunting,their habitats were destroyed by humans and are also held for trading purpos
2、eLeopardsLeopard are found in sub Saharan countries and also to the west of the Kalahari desert.People hunt them for the beautiful fur AddaxIt is a kind of antelope.They are capable of surviving in desert areas.Addax is a animal which walks in the nightEthiopian WolfThere is no other wolf found in t
3、he sub Saharan area,except for the Ethiopian wolf.Striped Hyena These dog-like animals live in the grasslands of East and North Africa.Their body parts are used for medicinal purpose,so humans haunt them for profit.OstrichOstrich is the biggest bird of all.In olden days,their feathers were in great
4、demand,which lead to ostrich-hunting on a large scale.The reason why so much animal become endangered in Africa Habitat Destruction Pollution Overuse Habitat DestructionHabitat destruction happens everyday.The destruction of the rain forest causes thousands of species to be without home;the oil spil
5、l in the Gulf is causing hundreds of species to migrate away,many of them away from the only home they know;pollution and global warming is changing environments,causing many species to find a new niche and a new home.The bottom line is this-the more we create,the more we disrupt,and the more homes
6、and species we consequently destroy.Pollution Pollution is more of an invisible poison,something can take years before the effects become noticeable.Take global warming,for example.Weve been polluting the atmosphere for decades and its only recently that weve deemed it has a massive problem.The gree
7、nhouse effect is causing temperatures worldwide to rise,and this is changing habitats around the worldOveruseForests and grasslands produce vital oxygen and provide homes for people and wildlife.Many of the Africa most threatened and endangered animals live in forests and grassland,and 1.6 billion p
8、eople rely on benefits forests and grasslands offer,including food,fresh water,clothing,traditional medicine and shelter.Recent years,people reclaim grassland for farming,they also cut down many trees,destroy the forest.DEFENDER OF WILDLIFE ACF(AFRICAN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION)AWF(AFRICAN WILDLIFE FO
9、UNDATION)WRR(WILDLIFE RESCUE&REHABILITATION)CWAPC(THE CAPTIVE WILD ANIMAL PROTECTION CAMPAIGN)OrganizationDefender of wildlifeThe organization was originally called Defenders of Fur Bearers and its mission was focused on North American mammals.Today,the organizations mission is broader and includes
10、preservation and conservation actions concerning both animals and plants,and wild life habitat protection.The organization advocates the Endangered Species Act of 1973 through lobbying and use of the U.S.legal system in order to protect the remaining Endangered species.The organization houses office
11、s in the United States,Canada and Mexico,and the headquarter for the Defenders of Wild Life is based in Washington,D.C.,U.S.ACF(African Conservation Foundation)ACF works together with a large number of different partners to achieve its mission,including other NGOs,governmental organisations,companie
12、s,researchers and local communities.It conducts field projects in close collaboration with local partners,building in-country capacity by providing technical and fundraising support.The organisation is involved in wildlife conservation,great apes conservation(Cross River Gorilla,Nigeria-Cameroon chi
13、mpanzee),habitat and tropical forest conservation.It is also running tree planting and reforestation programmes in Kenya and Cameroon.AWF(African Wildlife Foundation)When founded in 1961,the purpose was to train Africans to maintain game reserves professionally,ensuring an adequate supply of game fo
14、r hunters on safari.Later,the mandate evolved to supporting western scientists in studies of protected animals in their natural habitat.More recently,the focus has been on developing sustainable systems that benefit both animals and local human communities.The AWF has always been constrained by fund
15、ing,earning less than US$20 million in the year ending 30 June 2009.While supporting education and other programs,the main focus of the AWF is now on assisting development of nine heartlands,large ecologically important areas that typically span national boundaries.These are home to endangered or th
16、reatened species that include Western African Giraffes,mountain gorillas,bonobos,Grevys zebras,white rhinos and elephants.WRR(Wildlife rescue&rehabilitation)Wildlife Rescue&Rehabilitation began as the vision of a young woman Lynn Cuny in her mid-twenties in 1977 in San Antonio,Texas.Their mission is
17、 to rescue,rehabilitate,and release native wildlife and to provide sanctuary,individualized care,and a voice for other animals in need.WRR rescues and cares for all wildlife,including native and non-native species.They believe that all animals rare or common,regardless of species are deserving of ou
18、r care,attention,and respect.CWAPC(The Captive Wild Animal Protection Campaign)The Captive Wild Animal Protection Campaign(CWAPC)was originally founded as the Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition in 2002 to address the issues surrounding the growing US trade in captive wildlife.The organization
19、works to end the exploitation and suffering of wild animals in captivity by educating the American public,policy makers and media on possession,use and trade through sound research and accurate,compelling data.The Captive Wild Animal Protection Campaign envisions a world where wild animals are not k
20、ept as pets or used for entertainment or commercial purposes,and live free from commercial exploitation.How to protect wildlife 1.Protect Wildlife Habitat 2.Join a Conservation Organization 3.Reduce the Threat of Invasive Species 4.Minimize use of Herbicides and Pesticides 5.Voice Your Concerns and Get Involved Locally 6.Change Your Career 7.Recycle and Reduce Energy and Goods Consumption 8.Slow Down When Driving 9.Share Your Enthusiasm for Wildlife and Nature
