The mysterious, silent giants face increasing threats in Africa. Relocating animals to create new populations could bolster some species but poses new risks. A Texas taxidermy shop displays a ...

Their lifespan is around 10-14 years in the wild. The IUCN has classified the African lion as Vulnerable. The WWF lists their population as 20,000-25,000 animals. Some of the greatest threats they ...

Perhaps the most puzzling question Jared Diamond encounters as he investigates animal domestication is: Why were no large mammals ever domesticated in tropical Africa? Africa, south of the Sahara ...

GENEVA— In a long-awaited move, the International Union for Conservation of Nature announced today that elephants in Africa face a serious risk of extinction ... poaching of these desperately ...