The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa.

Across southeastern Liberia, oil palms grow wild in the forest. Known as “country palm,” the Elaeis guineensis tree is native ...

Endangered species within protected habitats in tropical forests are still facing threats from beyond their sanctuaries. Tropical forests contain most […] ...

In a nutshell Scientists have discovered a remarkably complete skull of a new prehistoric carnivore species in Egypt’s Fayum ...

With sharp catlike teeth and a doglike body, ancient carnivores called hyaenodonts were once at the top of the food chain, ...

With Africa’s significant share of the world’s arable land and rich biodiversity, the foundation for a bioeconomy is strong. Unlocking its full potential can fuel economic growth.

Tropical forests lose species due to humans, even inside protected areas. Scientists found that forests near people have ...

Six zebras wore video cameras attached to collars, capturing the equines’ daily life. Sticking with giraffes may let the two species protect each other.

Botanists have found a stand of rare trees in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago not known to grow wild anywhere else in Africa.

part of the Pic de Fon classified forest reserve in the southeast of Guinea, West Africa. Cheek described the day of discovery to Mongabay: "You're a long way from anywhere that's dry, and you're ...

Nearly 20,000 live animals - all endangered or protected species - have been seized in a global operation targeting wildlife and forestry trafficking networks. Known as Operation Thunder 2024 ...

They live in herds of 50-500 animals in habitats ranging from wetlands to forests to open plains across sub-Saharan Africa. The most essential factor is proximity to water. In the wild, their lifespan ...