South Africa

Find Out What The Latest, Surprising Discovery About Meerkats Is

Move over Kardashians, the badass meerkats are here. Scientists have discovered that these furry creatures from South Africa are extremely competitive when it comes to their social status within their pack that they even resort to eating other meerkats' babies to regain dominance -- say what?

Men and Baboons Could Cease to Co-Exist in Cape Town

It looks like after years of co-existing, the relationship between men and baboons are about to hit a halt in Cape Town, South Africa.

Scientists Resurrect Extinct Zebra Species, the Quagga

With years of selective breeding, scientists in South Africa have revived an extinct sub-species of zebra, known as the quagga.

Poaching and Trafficking: How To Stop Rhino and Elephant Death

Illegal trafficking and poaching of rhinos, elephants and pangolins, and others in South Africa were the topics in a recent talk by a Wild Tomorrow Fund ecologist, at Audubon Greenwich, in Connecticut. Researchers say there is hope despite a seemingly grim future for the animals.

Poaching Decline In South Africa Doesn't Help Rhinos Much

Although rhino poaching decreased slightly in South Africa, experts say 2015 was a record breaker for illegal rhino kills across the entire continent.

South Africa Bans Leopard Hunting In 2016

Conservationists urged government officials to impose a year-long hunting ban on leopards in South Africa because the standing of the current population remains unknown.

Conservationists Build New Home For Endangered And Extremely Rare Geometric Tortoise [PHOTOS]

Conservationists recently created a new nature reserve known as the Geometric Tortoise Preserve to house the largest and last viable population of geometric tortoises.

Elephant Density in South African Park Means Lots of Trees Knocked Down

African elephants are the leading cause behind the tree-density loss in Kruger National Park. A new study sheds light on how conservationists can maintain sustainable preserves while reducing the effects of the growing number of tree-eating elephants.

Meet The Tiny Woman Behind One Big Discovery: Homo Naledi [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS]

Researchers recently discovered a new human ancestor named Homo naledi. It took six tiny women to excavate the fossils from the narrow cave, and we had the chance to talk to one of them.

Life is Getting Tough for Migrating European Rollers, New Study Shows

European rollers are facing deforestation in Europe and their yearly winter migration to Africa is getting tougher each year. Now researchers have identified key areas that will help conservationists better protect the threatened species.

Dung Beetles Duped Into Planting Shrub's Seeds

Cape Restio shrubs produce large, dark nuts that mimic antelope droppings and trick dung beetles into planting them, ultimately helping the shrubs become more widespread.

Human Ancestors Were Tree Climbers, Researchers Say

Foot and hand bones of Homo naledi, an extinct human ancestor, suggest that the early humans walked up right on two feet and climbed trees.

'Last Two Circus Lions of Bulgaria' Experience Freedom For First Time [PHOTOS]

The last two circus lions of Bulgaria are finally free. The Born Free Foundation and Born Free USA have announced that Jora and Black, an inseparable pair of rescued lions, have completed a 10,500 mile journey to find a new home and new freedoms on the spacious plains of Africa.

Link Found Between Early Human and Chimpanzee Hearing Patterns [VIDEO]

Hominin fossils examined from South Africa suggest early humans and chimpanzees had similar hearing patterns, with some slight differences in the direction of humans. This is a preferable auditory system for people living in the savanna and communicating within a short range.

[VIDEO] Tough Anti-Poachers? Women-Led Group Garners UN Prize

The United Nations Environment Program recently recognized the significant impact that the anti-poaching group known as the Black Mambas has had in combating hunting in South Africa's Balule Private Game Reserve.