South Africa
Mysterious Creatures With Bird-Like Feet Made These Tracks Long Before Birds Evolved
The footprints pre-date the earliest known fossils of avian ancestors by roughly 60 million years, per a new study
Scientists Uncover a Golden Mole Species Thought to Be 'Possibly Extinct'
A scent-detecting dog led the team to the discovery in South Africa, and traces of mole DNA helped confirm it
African Penguins Tell Each Other Apart by Their Polka Dot Patterns
New research suggests the birds may find their mates in crowded colonies by looking at their chest plumage
Where Did South Africa's Missing Sharks Go?
After a spate of orca attacks spooked the fish, they have now been found
Ancient Human Relatives May Have Buried Their Dead
Remains in a South African cave system predate the oldest known human burials by about 160,000 years or more
During the 'Great Dying,' This Saber-Toothed Predator Reigned
This ancestor of mammals briefly thrived amid a massive extinction event, hinting at how carnivores may respond to climate change today
Humans May Have Eaten Giant Snails 170,000 Years Ago
Shell fragments from a cave in southern Africa show signs of exposure to extreme heat, suggesting they were cooked
Paleontologists Uncover Fossil Impressions of Giant, Alligator-Like Amphibians
The find reveals how the creatures swam and relaxed in prehistoric waterways
The Ambitious Plan to Stop Mice From Eating Seabirds
Conservationists want to clear Marion Island of the pests, which are wreaking havoc on albatross and other nesting species
A Ring of Fire, Millions of Monarchs and Other Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
Be in the right place at the right time to witness these sublime sights
Is It Ethical to Hunt Captive Lions?
In South Africa, the big cats are raised to be killed by hunters. Opponents are outraged, but advocates point to conservation benefits
The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2022
After two years of limited travel opportunities, we’re ready to explore the world once more
Construction of World’s Largest Radio Telescope Begins
Scientists will use its instruments to study the early universe
These Artificial Nests Are Helping African Penguins Beat the Heat
Ceramic nests deployed on penguin colonies in South Africa could shield the endangered seabirds from rising temperatures
Video Footage Captures Orcas Killing Great White Sharks
The predation could explain why the sharks have been locally declining in recent years
How Animals Survive in a Savanna Full of Predators
Ecologists have documented a hierarchy of fear in the South African grassland, and the king of beasts is at the top
Why a New Plaque Next to Oxford's Cecil Rhodes Statue Is So Controversial
The sign identifies the 19th-century statesman as a "committed British colonialist"
Endangered Wild Dogs Rely on Diverse Habitat to Survive Around Lions
A new study shows that bramble and brush help the canines avoid attacks by the big cats, and may offer clues about where to reintroduce the dogs
Researchers Uncover the Watermelon's Origins
A Sudanese plant called the Kordofan melon is the watermelon's closest wild relative, according to a new study
South Africa Announces Plan to End Captive Lion Breeding
The captive lion industry encompasses everything from cub-petting attractions to the sale of lion bones
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