AWF interviewed two Zimbabwean community wildlife scouts who participated in a July 2023 course on basic ranger training and human rights-based conservation.
Transboundary Survey Reveals Declining Hippo Population Along Zambezi River awf.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from awf.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Despite their imposing size and reputation for aggression, Hippopotamus face a growing threat from the illegal wildlife trade. Classified as "vulnerable," by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) they receive less international protection compared to elephants. This puts them at risk from habitat loss, illegal hunting, and unregulated trade.
Environment Minister Visits Mid Zambezi, Lauds AWF Conservation Efforts awf.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from awf.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.