Former chemistry teacher Janet Easton, 68, was tragically killed alongside another tourist during an African safari. Her old ...

The birth of one of Africa’s rarest animals has been caught on CCTV at a UK zoo - in a moment only a few people in the world ...

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China, for example, is ...

Discover the national symbols of South Africa. Learn what the King Protea flower, Yellowwood tree, Springbok antelope, Galjoen fish, and Blue Crane bird mean in SA.

The blue crane once rebounded through conservation—but now it's in sharp decline again. Experts warn the next 15 years are ...

Ex-NFL star Jay Cutler sparked outrage online after posting photos on Instagram after killing a critically endangered animal.

Wildlife is abundant in Gorongosa National Park. Situated in the center of Mozambique in southeastern Africa, Gorongosa is home to tens of thousands of animals, including lions, leopards ...

Named after Ousmane Sarr, a veteran park ranger who dedicated his life to protecting Niokolo-Koba's endangered species, the elephant steps silently into view in the black-and-white footage. His large ...

The giant sable antelope was on the brink of extinction after the country’s civil war, until Pedro Vaz Pinto devised a plan to save the species.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — At least 123 vultures died in South Africa's flagship national park after eating the carcass of an elephant that was poisoned by poachers with agricultural ...

Analysis - Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China, for ...

Carol Phillips/iStock/Getty Images Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols.