“I received some literature from AWF regarding an option in AWF’s wildlife adoption program where I can adopt an animal and receive chocolate. Would you mind telling me a little bit more about that? Thanks!”
-Tyra, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A.
As many of you know, it is AWF’s mission to work hand-in-hand with the people of Africa [...]

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“I was recently doing research on cheetahs for school and my mother told me there is a breed of cheetah that actually has stripes. Please tell my mother that there is only one type of cheetah- the one with spots.”
–Lucas, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Cheetahs with stripes? No way!
Yes way. There is, indeed, a breed of [...]

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“I am a university student from Zambia trying to obtain my Ph.D. in animal ecology.  Is there any grant or scholarship you offer that can help me with payment for school?”

-Jeremiah, Karasburg, Zambia, Southern Africa

Yes! AWF is committed to improving the capacity of Africans for conservation management in Africa. For African [...]

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A friend and I were recently watching a program about baboons and she mentioned that she heard of a baboon that has a heart on the outside of its body. Is there really a baboon in Africa with a heart on the outside of its body,  or was my friend pulling my leg?
–Anne, Harrisburg, [...]

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“I am an avid AWF supporter and always receive compliments about my AWF Travel Tote Bag. Do you have other merchandise for sale, and if so, where do the proceeds go?”
–Lyssa, Annandale, VA, U.S.A.
Do we have stuff available for purchase? We have lots of great stuff available for purchase! In fall 2008, AWF redesigned [...]

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“I recently discovered that a group of rhinos isn’t called a herd, like other animals such as elephants, but a crash. This got me to thinking: where do names for groups of animals come from? How do scientists come up with these kinds of names?”
–James, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
I have to admit, I have often wondered [...]

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“Hi, Erin! I have an AWF credit card and I would like to know what percentage of each purchase I make actually goes towards AWF? Does my using an AWF credit card help AWF and the animals of Africa at all?”
–Monica, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Monica, thank you very much for helping the wildlife of Africa [...]

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“One of my favorite animals in the world is the horse. I love horses! Since you started this blog, I wanted to ask the question I have always wanted to ask: are there any horses native to Africa?”
-Jen, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Well, yes and no. There are horses that are native to Africa but they did [...]

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“Hi, Erin! I recently donated to AWF and would like to know if there any benefits that come with my donation.” –Chris, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
First, thank you Chris for your generous support of AWF. You are officially now an AWF member! Everyone who donates $15 or more automatically becomes a member.
Your membership will last for [...]

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I have received quite a few emails from people asking about one of Africa’s most treasured and famous residents: the hippo.

“Can hippos swim?”
–Scott- Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Despite the fact that they spend the great majority of their day in water, adult hippos cannot truly ‘swim.’ The common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious) is enormous, with adult males [...]

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