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Here’s What Might Happen to Local Ecosystems If All the Rhinos Disappear
African landscapes may become very different places if rhinos aren’t there to diversify plant life and create prime grazing spots for other animals
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Watch Some of the Most Important Moments of Nelson Mandela’s Life
Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has passed away
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Top 7 Human Evolution Discoveries From South Africa
The search for humans’ most ancient ancestors began in South Africa, where some of paleoanthropology’s most iconic fossils have been found
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A Visit to Robben Island, the Brutal Prison that Held Mandela, Is Haunting and Inspiring
To visit the brutal prison that held Mandela is haunting, yet inspiring
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Take in South Africa From Table Mountain National Park
High above Cape Town, this craggy wildlife preserve provides sprawling views and thrilling hikes
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Interview with Thomas Allen Harris
Director of “Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela”
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