We studied more than 500 giraffe skulls from all over Africa – and confirmed there are 4 distinct species
For more than a decade many researchers have compared the DNA of giraffes from all parts of Africa. These studies have revealed that there are four distinct giraffe species: the southern ( Giraffa ...
Wetlands in South Africa’s Addo elephant park are in danger: what’s being done to protect them
Environmental scientists have compiled the first list of wetlands in South Africa’s Addo Elephant Park. This will be useful to measure the effects of climate change.
Africa's largest human microbiome study sheds light on gut diversity and health
The most extensive study of the gut microbiome in Africa has discovered new microbial species and never-before-reported metagenomes from several African sites. The paper, titled "Expanding the human ...
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10 Fascinating African Dog Breeds
In the untamed landscapes of Africa, survival is a daily battle. Nature has honed certain dog breeds to excel in these harsh environments, equipping them with strength, intelligence, and resilience.
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Experts warn extreme weather is threatening Africa's wildlife and people alike — here's what's causing it
Each year, the Great Migration across Kenya's Maasai Mara National Preserve and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park features ...
These animals evolved to be ‘ultrablack’—here’s why
An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...
The 14th Amendment has been about much more than birthright citizenship
The14th Amendment was intended to correct the moral wrongs of slavery. But it has been misunderstood and reinterpreted in ...
Felix the Cat was once box office heaven, but his creator left a dark legacy
Before Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat was the biggest thing in animation. But behind the success of the cartoon cat, his creator ...
EXPLORING THE CALDWELL ZOO: Stripes of conservation with the Grevy's Zebra
About 3,000 Grevy's zebras live in the wild today, according to the Grevy's Zebra Trust. The Caldwell Zoo is stepping up to ...
Ranked: the world’s CUTEST animals
With their adorable smiles and cheeky disposition, Australia’s super cute quokkas are known as the ‘happiest animal in the ...
10 Savanna Animals Roaming African Grasslands
The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with ...
111 Of The Rarest Genetic Mutations Ever That People Noticed In Pets (New Pics)
They come in all shapes and sizes. Some walk, some slither, some fly and some swim. Humans are blessed to share the planet ...