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The ancestors of ostriches and emus were long-distance fliers – here’s how we worked this out
Oleksii Synelnykov/Shutterstock Klara Widrig, Smithsonian Institution Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded…
Ancient Climate Shift in Northern Africa Reveals Human Adaptation Challenges
At a Glance The shift from a lush, green Sahara to the arid conditions in northern Africa today,…
Africa is full of bats, but their fossils are scarce – why these rare records matter
Mariëtte Pretorius, University of the Witwatersrand Africa is home to more than 20% of the world’s bat population.…
Was the freak ‘medicane’ storm that devastated Libya a glimpse of North Africa’s future?
Mike Rogerson, Northumbria University, Newcastle; Belkasem Alkaryani, University of Tobruk, and Mahjoor Lone, Northumbria University, Newcastle Storm Daniel…
New Model of Human Evolution Challenges Long-Held Beliefs, Revealing Multiple Ancestors in Africa
A groundbreaking study published in Nature has unveiled a new model of human evolution, overturning the long-held notion…
Footprints take science a step closer to understanding southern Africa’s dinosaurs
A site in Tsiokane (Lesotho) where diverse tridactyl theropod tracks are preserved. Author supplied Miengah Abrahams, University of…
Africa’s dinosaur discoveries: five essential reads
Smile if you love dinosaurs as much as Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus loved being a carnivore. YuRi Photolife Natasha Joseph,…
Discovering the forest wonders of Africa – and the threats they face
Shutterstock Robert Nasi, Centre for International Forestry Research Africa’s forests are some of the natural wonders of the…
Rising sea levels may threaten 70% of Africa’s heritage sites by 2050
Among the most exposed cultural sites are the iconic ruins of Tipasa in Algeria. Shutterstock Joanne Clarke, University…