Nestled deep within the heart of Kenya's lush forests lies a place shrouded in mystery and danger. Kitum Cave, renowned as one of the world's most perilous locations, is believed to be the origin of the deadly Ebola and Marburg viruses. Despite its fearsome reputation, intrepid explorers have ventured into its depths in search of answers. A Risky Expedition: In the 1990s, … [Read more...] about Kitum Cave: A Deadly Dive into Kenya’s Ebola and Marburg Hotspot
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Kiwis: The Birds with the Largest Eggs in the World
The kiwi, a small, flightless bird native to New Zealand, may seem like an unlikely candidate for having a giant cousin. However, recent scientific discoveries have revealed a surprising link between the kiwi and the extinct elephant bird of Madagascar. The Kiwi's Giant Cousin DNA analysis has shown that the elephant bird, a massive flightless bird that once roamed … [Read more...] about Kiwis: The Birds with the Largest Eggs in the World
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