Ancient African Civilization Had 'Dhaka Pits' To Capture Water, Survive Drought

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.30.2023 20:30 PM

The prehistoric Great Zimbabwe was seen to have intricate water systems involving Dhaka Pits that may have helped them store water and survive drought. Read to know more.

Elephants Play a Key Role in Maintaining Biodiversity in Africa, Mitigating Climate [Study]

01.24.2023 09:00 AM

Elephants have the potential to save the Earth. Read on to know how they work in maintaining biodiversity in Africa.

Yellow Fever in Africa Pose Possible Epidemic; WHO Reveals Virus Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Disease Outbreak

01.05.2023 12:00 PM

The WHO encourages African citizens and neighboring countries to be vaccinated against yellow fever that is having an outbreak in the region. Read on to know more about this virus!

Customs Seized Giraffe and Zebra Bones in DC Airport From a Woman Who Took Them as Souvenirs From Kenya

12.19.2022 00:50 AM

Authorities remind tourists that some souvenirs, such as the giraffe and zebra bones, they took from their trip could get them in trouble. Read the article to know the full story.

Newly Identified Species of Pterosaur Unearthed in sub-Saharan Africa

11.10.2022 08:30 AM

A new species of pterosaur was discovered by paleontologists in sub-Saharan Africa. Know more about this flying creature that flew on earth here at Science Times, read now!

New Tiny Yellow-Eyed Owl Species Found on African Island Has a Haunting Screech at Night

11.04.2022 12:49 PM

Check out the new owl species through this article that has just been described from Principe Island in Central Africa its presence was first confirmed in 2016.

CDC Reports 6,883 Monkeypox Cases, 173 Deaths in 13 African Countries: Current Global Outbreaks Still Do Not improve the Continent's State

10.28.2022 10:18 AM

There have been monkeypox cases reported in eight endemic and five non-endemic countries this year and has drastically increased during the outbreak. Read the article to learn more details.

Hippo Attacks 50-Year-Old Man, Biting Off A Large Chunk of His Shoulder: How Dangerous Is This Animal?

09.13.2022 10:40 AM

Unknown to many, the hippo is one of the deadliest land animals on the planet as evident to one man in Kenya who was attacked by one. Read the article to know the full story.

Africa's Oldest Dinosaur From 252 Million Years Ago Found in Zimbabwe Is 6 Feet Long With Long Neck

09.01.2022 08:20 AM

According to a recent study, researchers said that the oldest dinosaur in Africa was unearthed in Zimbabwe. To know more about this species, continue reading.

Two Cases of Marburg Virus Confirmed in Ghana, 98 Suspected Contact Cases Currently in Quarantine

07.18.2022 02:54 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms the first two cases of the highly infectious Marburg virus in Ghana. Read the article to learn more about this story.

330 Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in France, Almost 70% Are From Île-de-France

06.26.2022 23:22 PM

The number of monkeypox cases worldwide is continuously rising, especially in Europe where France recently confirmed 330 cases and most were from Île-de-France. Continue reading for full details.

12-Foot Giant Dwarf Crocodiles From 18 Million Years Ago Preyed on Human Ancestors, Study Reveals

06.17.2022 03:31 AM

Modern dwarf crocodiles rarely reach 2 feet but millions of years ago, two of their species grew so large and developed a taste for early humans. Check out these croc species whose fossils were found in Kenya.

First-Ever Genetic Map of Chimpanzees Shows Traces of Their True Origin, Also Helps Anti-Trafficking

06.06.2022 10:00 AM

A large group of scientific institutes constructed the first-ever genetic map of chimpanzees. Read more about how the database was created and what it offers to the studies and conservation of the chimp species.

Monkeypox Virus Could Be Spreading Under the Radar, World Health Organization Says

06.02.2022 05:03 AM

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that around 30 non-endemic countries confirm more than 550 monkeypox cases. Read on to learn more details.

Sexual Transmission of Monkeypox Blamed for Its Global Spread, WHO Official Reveals

05.22.2022 23:15 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) expects more cases of monkeypox as the number of suspected cases increases. Read on to learn more.

WHO Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in DRC; First Patient in Mbandaka Dies of Illness

04.24.2022 03:46 AM

WHO announces a new Ebola outbreak in Central Africa's Equateur Province. Learn more about the first detected case and the efforts being relayed by DRC's health authorities against the spread.

Social Lives of Weaver Birds Linked with Diet and Biology, Study Finds

04.08.2022 08:00 AM

A new study found how the diet, social behavior, and habitat of weaver birds influence each other. Read on to learn more about the biology of these avian species.

Namibia Exports 22 Wild Elephants in Blatant Disregard of International Law

03.09.2022 14:54 PM

On the 6th March 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) finally admitted in an emailed statement that it has exported 22 wild-caught elephants likely to Al Ain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Africa Once Again Battles Polio Outbreaks After Two Years of Declaring Free From Any of Its Types

03.04.2022 06:02 AM

Africa has recorded polio outbreaks last month, which is a strain associated with the one found in Pakistan. Learn more about this new outbreak that has become a grave threat to eradicate.

Crocodile-Like Beast That Roamed In Tanzania 240 Million Years Ago Discovered, Gets New Name

02.11.2022 22:45 PM

The paleontologists at the University of Birmingham discovered the fossilized remains of a new crocodile-like species in Tanzania.

New 'Alien' Species of Potentially Invasive Worm Found in Europe, Africa Named After COVID-19 Pandemic

02.07.2022 11:15 AM

"Alien" species of the predatory hammerhead worm have invaded the entire world via plant trade, much like how the COVID-19 has taken over the world for the past two years, hence it was named after the pandemic.