The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with grasslands and minimal tree densities. This wide-open landscape becomes a ...

In East Africa, the Cape buffalo is also considered ... share 98 percent of their DNA with humans. Like many wild animals on ...

Ever wondered what the largest land animal is? "African Elephants: The Largest Animal on Earth," will give you the info you ...

Analysis - Giraffes are among the world's most recognisable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements and unique coat patterns, they have inspired people's ...

Perhaps the most puzzling question Jared Diamond encounters as he investigates animal domestication is: Why were no large mammals ever domesticated in tropical Africa? Africa, south of the Sahara ...

Voice of a forest, the red-eared monkey is the most abundant of Bioko Island’s 11 primate species. At least 12,000 years of isolation from mainland Africa has helped produce a one-of-a-kind ...

The mysterious, silent giants face increasing threats in Africa. Relocating animals to create new populations could bolster some species but poses new risks. A Texas taxidermy shop displays a ...