Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The ...

Ever wonder how land animals like humans evolved to become smarter than their aquatic ancestors? You can thank the ground you walk on. Northwestern University researchers recently discovered that ...

Why do we talk the way we do? It might trace back to when our ancient ancestors left the jungle for the open savanna. Somewhere between 5.3 million and 16 million years ago, Africa's landscapes ...

Two zebras stand prominently on an open grassland while more zebras graze in the background under a cloudy sky. The wide savanna stretches toward distant hills, creating a calm and natural atmosphere.