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Fauna of Africa

Animal populations plummeting at Nairobi National Park

Development & Education

The growth of Nairobi is choking a big piece of African wilderness, The Nairobi National Park, where thousands of wild migrating animals call home.

Rhino Rescue staff collect DNA samples from an animal during a procedure.

Poisoning rhino horns doesn’t hurt the rhinos, but it may keep poachers away

Environment
Elephants thermal camera

Researchers are unlocking ‘mating pandemonium’ and other secrets of forest elephants

Science

Cheetahs in race of their lives — to save their species

Environment

When science and sports collide

Environment

Key finding in AIDS research

Health & Medicine

An international team of scientists has made a discovery that may change our understanding of the history and future of AIDS.

Acceleration and Agility, Not Speed, Secret to Cheetah Success

Environment

The cheetah is ranked as the fastest creature on land. What makes it run so fast? That question has long intrigued Alan Wilson. He specializes in locomotive biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK.

Extinction Risk for Lemurs Greater Than Previously Thought

Business, Economics and Jobs

Experts now say that nine out of 10 species of lemur should be on the ‘red list’ of endangered species. Some species are down to less than two dozen animals.

The World

BirdNote® Consider the Ostrich

It’s the largest and tallest bird on the planet, and the fastest creature on two legs.

The World

A Rhino Called Obama

Conflict & Justice

The first rhino born in Uganda in 27 years has round-the-clock security.