Discovery of a new species of fossil tree helps paint picture of ancient African forest
Recent research by scientists at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), Texas Tech University, and several other ...
Lost fynbos seeds from underground 'time capsules' in South Africa can grow again, study finds
Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive. These seed banks are natural storage areas in the soil where certain plants ...
Our Love For Chocolate May Be Driving Africa’s Largest Insect To Extinction—A Biologist Explains
The destruction of the Goliath beetles’ natural habitats is eroding the delicate balance of the ecosystem that they are ...
I camped with the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit in South Africa
This is my first and only night camping in the depths of the Kruger. But for my fellow campmates, this is just part of the ...
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This Glacier Sits Atop an African Mountain—and Threatens the Remote Villages Who Depend on It
Melting at an alarming rate, this majestic sight is forcing both scientists and locals to quickly adapt in a changing world A ...
An ingredient in Coca-Cola may be funding Sudan's war
Global trade in gum arabic centres on the African nation – and proceeds bankroll conflict between the army and paramilitary ...
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Navigating Africa's Savannas for Sustainable Safari Adventures
Africa’s enchanting landscapes have long captivated explorers and tourists. From the sweeping savannas to lush rainforests and desert dunes, the continent offers travelers a tantalizing array of ...
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Finding a Profound Sense of Quiet On a Trekking Safari in the Serengeti
No game drive vehicles, no cell service, no crowds. On a four-day walking and fly-camping trip in one the Park's protected ...
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Women in Ghana plant ‘diversion’ trees to protect shea trees and their livelihoods
As the growing demand for charcoal and firewood hastens the decline of shea trees in Ghana, communities living on the fringes ...
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Camel thorn trees found to enhance lamb growth performance and meat quality
In the dry, sandy soils of southern Africa, a rugged survivor stands tall: Vachellia erioloba, more commonly known as the ...
Going beyond Kruger National Park to spot the big, the little, and the ugly five in South Africa
Rhinoceros are one of the 'Big Five' of African wildlife ...
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In the drylands of northern Kenya, a ‘summer school’ for young researchers
A hot wind sweeps across the rocky brush of Camp Simpirre in northern Kenya’s Isiolo county. Baboons cross the pathway to the ...