Africa

NASA Image Shows Lake Mega Chad Remnants
This NASA Earth Observatory image shows the remnants of ancient Lake Mega Chad in Africa. (2020-02-20)

Two New Species of African Mole-Rat Discovered
Scientists have discovered two new species of African mole-rat. They are found in Tanzania. (2017-05-08)

Two New Blue-Flowered Plant Species Discovered in South Africa
Two new blue-flowered plant species have been discovered in South Africa by citizen scientists. (2015-03-21)

New Species of Fore Wing Folding Wasps Discovered in Sub-Saharan Africa
Scientists have discovered new species of fore wing folding ensign wasps in Sub-Saharan Africa. (2014-05-02)

Two New Electric Fish Species Discovered in Congo River
Two new species of electric fish have been discovered in the Congo River basin in Central Africa. (2014-04-10)

Video: African Tigerfish Catches Bird in Flight
An African tigerfish was captured on video capturing a swallow in mid-flight. (2014-01-13)

Animation: The Evolution of the Turtle Shell
Scientists create an animation of the origin of the turtle shell (2013-05-31)

Scientists Sequence Genome of African Coelacanth
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the African coelacanth, which is often described as a living fossil. (2013-04-20)

First Ever Video Footage of Unstudied West African Seahorse Released
Scientists from the University of British Columbia's Project Seahorse have released the first-ever footage of a little-known seahorse species, Hippocampus algiricus, commonly known as the West African seahorse. (2012-10-11)

African Spiny Mouse Has Salamander-like Regenerative Abilities
University of Florida researchers have discovered that the African spiny mouse has unique regenerative capabilities. (2012-09-27)

Massive Ancient Crocodile Lived Alongside Our Ancestors and Probably Ate Them
Christopher Brochu, associate professor of geoscience at University of Iowa, has discovered an ancient species of crocodile that was large enough to swallow humans. (2012-05-05)

Giant African Land Snails Invade Miami
Giant African land snails have invaded Miami. (2011-09-17)

African Rat Covers Itself With Poison to Ward Off Predators
Scientists have discovered that the African crested rat applies a poisonous plant toxin to sponge-like hairs on its flanks. (2011-08-03)

Dr. Pepperberg's Research Finds African Grey Parrots Understand Colors, Shapes and Numbers
Dr. (2011-05-02)

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to African Dwarf Frogs Sickens 216
The CDC is reporting that African dwarf frogs have been identified as the source of an outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium. (2011-04-22)

WHO Issues Ugandan Bat Cave Warning
The BBC reports that the World Health Organization is warning people to avoid Ugandan caves with bats. (2008-07-12)

New Ocean Forming Near Horn of Africa
Spiegel has a very interesting article that lots of science blogs and the mainstream media are discussing. (2006-03-15)

Marburg Outbreak Now Worst Ever
The Marburg outbreak, which recently spread into Luanda, Angola's capital city, has now killed 126 people. (2005-04-01)