In East Africa, the Cape buffalo is also considered ... share 98 percent of their DNA with humans. Like many wild animals on ...

Between climate change and the effects of humanity on the environment, many species have been harmed. Here are a few of them ...

Ever wondered what the largest land animal is? "African Elephants: The Largest Animal on Earth," will give you the info you ...

Giraffes are among the world's most recognizable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements ...

Perhaps the most puzzling question Jared Diamond encounters as he investigates animal domestication is: Why were no large mammals ever domesticated in tropical Africa? Africa, south of the Sahara ...

Voice of a forest, the red-eared monkey is the most abundant of Bioko Island’s 11 primate species. At least 12,000 years of isolation from mainland Africa has helped produce a one-of-a-kind ...

This unit of three sessions imagines life at a typical waterhole in the African bush as animals come and go to drink and wash…and engage in the daily battle for survival. The emphasis is on ...

The mysterious, silent giants face increasing threats in Africa. Relocating animals to create new populations could bolster some species but poses new risks. A Texas taxidermy shop displays a ...

This brings significant safety concerns, as Africa is home to numerous powerful animals, and close interactions pose risks to humans. Rhinoceroses, or rhinos, are the second-largest land animals ...