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 ...

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

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Schoolchildren worldwide may now have more African animals to memorize: Four species of giraffe could roam the continent, a new study says. Until now the consensus has been ...

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

Bryna Freyer's biggest problem with Disney's 1994 film, The Lion King, was the lack of people. Sure, the animals could talk, but to Freyer, the film seemed to perpetuate the stereotype that Africa ...

Africa's big animal problem. Why are the populations of Africa's most iconic animals — lions, giraffes, ... "There are literally hundreds of national parks in Africa," says Craig.

The first national animal to be used as a symbol in South Africa was the springbuck (or springbok), proposed in 1906 as a name for the country's rugby team ahead of a tour of Europe. The most ...