Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North ...

The turtles danced with the most enthusiasm in the tank when they knew they would get food. This was "strong evidence" that ...

But the Africa Energy Compact is not the only major achievement expected from this summit. Another key milestone will be the endorsement of the first phase of National Energy Compacts for 2025–2030, ...

Leslie Bibb stars in the third season of The White Lotus, premiering on HBO on February 16, 2025. This article appeared in ...

If you’re still deciding between different African safari destinations, Tanzania is the best choice for most travelers. With ...

A man rescued what he thought was a cat on the street but it turned out to be a different animal with some similar features.

For centuries, locals have told stories of mokele-mbembe, a legendary creature said to lurk in the Congo Basin. But as ...

Using nature to solve environmental damage caused by humans can work on a local level, but can nature-based solutions be scaled up enough to address climate change?

While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

(Learn more about how wild animals are adapting to city life in surprisingly savvy ways.) “Coyotes were eating more rats where there were more restaurants in their territory,” she says.

Today, the term “Big Five” refers to the beauty and power of some of Africa’s most iconic animals. However, it has a much darker history. Trophy hunters in the 19th century considered elephants, ...

Photograph by Muhammad Mahdi Karim. An African legend says that God assembled the wildebeest from leftover parts – harsh. But I think that their slightly odd look just makes them endearing.