Until now, though, the oldest firm evidence for people living in African rainforests dated to around 18,000 years ago. Our newly published study pushes that date way back.

But Africa has the highest rate of forest loss in the world. About 3.9 million hectares of African forest—the size of about 381 million soccer fields—was destroyed every year between 2010 and ...

Until now, though, the oldest firm evidence for people living in African rainforests dated to around 18,000 years ago. Our newly published study pushes that date way back.

“By tapping into African culture and engaging local communities, the conservation of the Congo Basin forest can be achieved in a sustainable and effective manner,” a new op-ed argues. This ...

Sanctuaries of biodiversity, the African forests are home to the greatest diversity of primates in the world. But these intelligent, social creatures are under serious threat from deforestation and ...

The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is the largest land animal on Earth. A mature male may stand up to 13 feet tall at the shoulder and ...

Piecing together the story of a girl, 10, left in an African forest Her name is Hamamatou Harouna. She is 10 years old and unable to walk because she has polio. The Definitive Source ... 「It’s been ...

New research presents evidence of a wet forest environment 150,000 years ago in Côte d'Ivoire. ... the oldest firm evidence for people living in African rainforests dated to around 18,000 years ago.

But Africa has the highest rate of forest loss in the world. About 3.9 million hectares of African forest—the size of about 381 million soccer fields—was destroyed every year between 2010 and ...