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Black Mambas ranger promoted to Sergeant after rising through all-women anti-poaching unit
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (346+ words) "We are proud to see her take this next step and wish her every success in her new role." A celebratory Instagram reel from the Black Mambas (@theblackmambas) highlights one ranger's rise through the ranks " and the growing role women…...
Vet student films baby rhinos, and their whale-like cries catch everyone off guard
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (348+ words) The student threw out a "creaky door" as another potential comparison. A Tik Tok could change how people think about rhinos for a reason that has nothing to do with their size. In the clip, baby rhinos make surprisingly high,…...
South Africa's coal transition is leaving communities with acid water, toxic waste, and no cleanup
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (515+ words) "We have not seen any mining company owners being arrested, charged, or fined for degrading the land." South Africa's shift away from coal is bringing an expensive and hazardous problem into sharper focus: hundreds of shuttered mines lack sufficient funds…...
Rescuers make a rugby-style dive to save a giraffe in a field operation viewers call 'an absolute saga"
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (424+ words) "This giraffe was notably large and pumping with adrenaline." A dramatic wildlife rescue offers a vivid look at just how chaotic and courageous giraffe care can be in the field. The heart-pumping video shows a team racing over open ground…...
Viral clip of Ethiopian stilt walkers sparks fascination and cultural explanations online
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (398+ words) "Casually inventing incredible solutions to problems. Blows my mind." A short video showing the Banna people of Ethiopia walking on towering wooden sticks is drawing attention online, with many viewers stunned by what they thought was the sole reason: avoiding…...
Driver gives a close-up look at brand-new, off-grid solar EV charging station in South Africa
2+ week, 1+ day ago (473+ words) The site could ease pressure on South Africa's grid system. A new Tik Tok tour is giving South Africans an early look at a milestone for cleaner road travel: an off-grid solar EV charging station along the N3. Posted by car…...
Scientists discover elusive new chameleon hidden in Mozambique forests and name it for Jane Goodall
2+ week, 4+ day ago (327+ words) "It is a fitting honor for a scientist who believed that we must preserve our planet for all who call it home." A newly identified chameleon in Mozambique is a reminder that some of nature's most important discoveries are still…...
Woman bitten by snake hiding in pillowcase while she slept: 'No idea how it found its way into our house"
3+ week, 3+ day ago (557+ words) The snake belonged to the couple's next-door neighbor. A U. K. couple got a terrifying wake-up call at 4 a. m. when a snake hidden inside a pillowcase bit one of them while they slept. The twist: The animal was later identified as a missing…...
Rescued orphan hippo named Bumpy melts hearts with 360-degree pool roll in Kenya
3+ week, 5+ day ago (318+ words) "The keepers are a bright spot in a world that can feel so very dark." A heartwarming new Instagram reel from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is putting a playful face on a serious mission: rescuing vulnerable animals and protecting the…...
First country to ban gas car imports now has 100, 000 EVs as Africa's electric shift speeds up
3+ week, 5+ day ago (264+ words) Ethiopia has quickly become a leading EV market. Ethiopia made a bold move two years ago when it banned imports of gas- and diesel-powered cars." Last year, the African continent imported over 44, 000 EVs from China, more than doubling the roughly…...