Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across US history and society, from activists and civil rights pioneers to legends living today.

Campaigners pile pressure on the Government to deliver on their manifesto commitment to finally end the import of cruel hunting trophies - 10 years on from the slaughter of Cecil the Lion ...

While some land animals (giraffes) might be taller, and some marine life (blue whales) might be heavier, one animal stands alone as the biggest land animal on earth, and that is the African elephant.

After examining more than 3.3-million-year-old remains from seven specimens in South Africa, scientists suggest ... development—during human evolution. Animal resources provide a highly ...

Zimbabwe has lifted its ban on importing cloven-hoofed animals and their products from certain provinces in South Africa, a decision that has been met with approval by key industry bodies in the ...

Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO) and Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) welcomed Zimbabwe last week lifting the ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals and their ...

Cape buffaloes, also known as African buffaloes, are often referred to as one of the “Big Five” game animals in Africa. They share this status with elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinoceros. While ...

A female African baboon has died at the Delhi Zoo, the third animal fatality at the facility in as many weeks, officials said. A female African baboon has died at the Delhi Zoo, the third animal ...

African baboon dies in Delhi zoo, third animal death in as many weeks A senior zoo official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the cold weather may have been a factor in the deaths. PTI ...

Big bird of prey with open wings. Image via Depositphotos. The eagle is often distinguished by its incredible vision and ability to soar high above the earth. As a spirit animal, the eagle symbolizes ...

Samples of many of the homemade Christmas ornaments that Marjorie Ridgway has made over the years were on display at her 100th birthday celebration at the Windmill Lane Firehouse in Southampton on ...