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Large mammals shaped the evolution of humans: here’s why it happened in Africa
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThat humans originated in Africa is widely accepted. But it’s not generally recognised how unique...
Why scientists are studying aardvarks' poop
Popular Science via Yahoo News· 6 months agoAn aardvark sniffing around grasslands. The mammals eat termites and ants and build underground burrows that other animals use for shelter. Aardvarks...
Today is Elephant Appreciation Day — here are 18 surprising facts about elephants
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA newborn Asian elephant.Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Elephant Appreciation Day is September 22. To...
Rising temperatures from climate change could threaten rhinos in Africa, researchers say.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 months agoRising temperatures in the southern half of Africa could one day make it too hot for one of the...
OKC Zoo's Expedition Africa habitat now open: See Pachyderm building updates, zoo babies
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFor months, visitors to the Oklahoma City Zoo have been met with construction fences blocking off a...
How many elephants are left in the world? The status of elephant populations
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe elephant is the largest existing land mammal on Earth, weighing anywhere from 4,000 to 10,000...
Sky islands — teeming with new species — found in Southeast Africa. See the creatures
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 3 months agoOn a strip of mountains in southeast Africa, rainforest and grassland creatures are cut off from the...
African Wild Dog: Not the Hyena You Think It Is
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThe African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is often confused with the hyena but can be distinguished by its round ears and long legs. Manoj Shah / Getty Images...
Do hippos swim? Get to know more about the river horse's aquatic skills.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 12 months agoThe hippopotamus, commonly called "hippo," is the third-largest living land animal. Male hippos can...
Cheetahs from South Africa go to parks in India, Mozambique
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBELA-BELA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa is flying cheetahs to India and Mozambique as part of...
