The conservation movement in Africa began in the 19th century, as European colonizers began to exploit the continent's natural resources.

Frederick Selous was an English hunter and explorer who became one of the first prominent conservationists in Africa. He advocated for the protection of wildlife and the establishment of national parks.

South Africa was the first African country to establish a national park, the Kruger National Park, in 1926.

The main goal of the conservation movement in Africa in the early 20th century was to protect wildlife from hunting, as many species were facing extinction due to overhunting.

The African Wildlife Foundation was established in 1961 to promote conservation in Africa. It works to protect wildlife and their habitats, and to promote sustainable development.

The main focus of the conservation movement in Africa in the late 20th and early 21st centuries has been to protect wildlife from poaching, as many species are facing extinction due to illegal hunting.

Tanzania has the largest number of national parks in Africa, with 16 national parks covering a total area of over 40,000 square kilometers.

Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is the largest national park in Africa, covering an area of over 14,763 square kilometers.

Botswana has the largest population of elephants in Africa, with an estimated population of over 130,000 elephants.

Poaching is the main threat to elephants in Africa, as they are killed for their ivory tusks.

Poaching is the main threat to rhinos in Africa, as they are killed for their horns.

Habitat loss is the main threat to lions in Africa, as their natural habitats are being converted to agriculture and other human uses.

Habitat loss is the main threat to cheetahs in Africa, as their natural habitats are being converted to agriculture and other human uses.

Habitat loss is the main threat to gorillas in Africa, as their natural habitats are being converted to agriculture and other human uses.

Habitat loss is the main threat to chimpanzees in Africa, as their natural habitats are being converted to agriculture and other human uses.