It's not every day that you hear about a bird traveling across continents without a visa, but that's exactly what happened recently when a female falcon flew from South Africa to Finland. Equipped with a satellite tracking system, this intrepid traveler made an incredible journey that has left scientists and bird enthusiasts alike in awe. The journey began in South Africa, … [Read more...] about Bird Flies From South Africa To Finland
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Africa’s Splitting: New Ocean Forms as Land Masses Drift Apart
New shocking photos have emerged, showing how Africa is splitting apart, and a new ocean is beginning to form between the two masses of land. Parts of Kenya have started to split apart in recent years, leaving a huge gap in between, which could eventually create coastlines for countries like Zambia and Uganda. Experts have revealed that a new ocean will one day run through … [Read more...] about Africa’s Splitting: New Ocean Forms as Land Masses Drift Apart
A Well-Known Trophy Hunter Was Assassinated in South Africa
Riaan Naude, who often posted images of himself with lion, elephant, and giraffe corpses, was killed by unknown perpetrators near Kruger National Park. A trophy hunter from South Africa who frequently posted images of himself with the remains of giraffes, lions, and elephants has been slain. Riaan Naude was killed near his automobile in the eastern South African province … [Read more...] about A Well-Known Trophy Hunter Was Assassinated in South Africa
Poacher Killed by Elephant Then Eaten by Lions in South Africa
During an event in South Africa's Kruger National Park, a rhino poacher is alleged to have been mauled by an elephant and subsequently eaten by a pride of lions. According to police brigadier Leonard Hlathi, officers received information that a group of men went into the park on 1 April to hunt rhino, "when suddenly an elephant attacked and killed one of them." "His … [Read more...] about Poacher Killed by Elephant Then Eaten by Lions in South Africa
The Oldest Dinosaur Ever Discovered In Africa Is A Brand-New Species
Incredibly, the specimen isn't just ancient but also near-complete. A graduate student from Virginia Tech's Department of Geosciences discovered the oldest dinosaur ever discovered in Africa. The ancient animal was mostly intact, allowing palaeontologists to identify it as a previously unknown species. The ancient dinosaur walked on two legs, weighed between 9 and 29 … [Read more...] about The Oldest Dinosaur Ever Discovered In Africa Is A Brand-New Species