African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation, international organization dedicated to conserving wildlife and habitats in Africa. It was founded in 1961 as the African Wildlife Leadership Foundation, Inc. Its programs include establishing reserves, conducting scientific research, training local conservationists, and working with communities to develop ecotourism and other sustainable land-management projects.

This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.

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Article Title: African Wildlife Foundation

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 26 September 2018

URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/African-Wildlife-Foundation

Access Date: February 22, 2025