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The African Big Five

Today, the term “Big Five” refers to the beauty and power of some of Africa’s most iconic animals. However, it has a much ...
The leopard, the most graceful of Africa's predators, is feared throughout the continent. Leopards do not consider humans to be special, aside from their being easy prey that neither bite nor scratch ...
PETA has just announced the recipients of its first ever Animal-Friendly African Safaris Award. The awards recognize safari companies that offer wildlife viewing on protected reserves or in national ...
Large wild mammals—from elephants to antelopes—are already struggling to cope with global warming. Now new research shows ...
MOMBASA, Kenya — Iconic African wildlife such as elephants, big cats and rosewood trees will be central to discussions of the World Wildlife Conference slated for Panama later this year. The standing ...
Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Known for its brightly ...
The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight. Current ...
Researchers examined three populations of African wild dogs in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe to understand if high heat correlates with increased mortality. In two out of the three sites, there was a ...
Animal control authorities in Decatur, Illinois, are on the prowl and looking for a serval, a species of exotic African wild cat, that escaped from his owner’s apartment. Servals have coloration and ...
Have you ever wanted to dine in the middle of the savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom? That's just one of the things you get to experience on the Wild Africa Trek. On this VIP expedition, you get to ...
A wild African cat seen wandering a suburban Ohio neighborhood has been captured and is being cared for by the Cincinnati Zoo, officials say. Animal control workers responded to a call about a ...