15
Apr
Giant, slimy, hungry African land snails are invading Florida
The rat-sized snails eat everything in their path and even carry diseases that can infect humans.
15
Apr
Giant, slimy, hungry African land snails are invading Florida
The rat-sized snails eat everything in their path and even carry diseases that can infect humans.
02
Mar
Elephants vanish in Congo reserve
The Okapi Faunal Reserve is considering one of the most secure in the Congo, but recent political instability puts the elephants at risk.
05
Dec
Lions face shrinking savannahs in Africa
Using Google Earth, scientists were able to pinpoint where humans and lions were crossing paths as the savannah becomes more developed.
21
Sep
A celebration of World Rhino Day: Through a photographer’s lens
Sept. 22 is World Rhino Day. While a great deal will be written about poaching, dehorning and the myth of Eastern medicine, this photographer makes some noise with tales of up-close encounters of the rhinoceros kind.
12
Sep
This African fruit is nature’s shiniest living thing
The tiny metallic fruits of Pollia condensata might look hypnotically delicious, but don’t be fooled: they have zero nutritional value.
07
Aug
Baby rhinos get second chance in South African orphanage
Almost 300 rhinos have been poached across South Africa since the start of the year, after 448 were killed last year.
25
Jun
Queen of Sheba’s genetic legacy lives on in Ethiopia
Study: Some Ethiopians have 40-50 percent of their genomes that match more closely with populations outside of Africa than those within.
04
May
Photo of the day: Flamingos crowd giraffe’s turf in Kenya
27
Apr
Why are pygmies of Africa so short?
A chromosomal difference between Pygmies and their neighbors may be the key behind the Pygmies’ statures.
21
Apr
Take an African vacation at Campi Ya Kanzi.
This private Kenyan reserve is located a mere 20 miles from Mount Kiliminjaro, and every aspect of the camp was designed to be environmentally friendly. It was built using local materials — and not a single tree was cut. Water comes from rain collection and gray water is recycled, water is heated by solar panels, and food is cooked using an eco-friendly charcoal made from coffee husks. But most importantly, Campi Ya Kanzi works in partnership with the Maasai community and donates a portion of its proceeds to local preservation programs.
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