Fauna of Africa

An international team of scientists has made a discovery that may change our understanding of the history and future of AIDS.

The cheetah is ranked as the fastest creature on land. What makes it run so fast? That question has long intrigued Alan Wilson. He specializes in locomotive biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK.

Experts now say that nine out of 10 species of lemur should be on the ‘red list’ of endangered species. Some species are down to less than two dozen animals.

It’s the largest and tallest bird on the planet, and the fastest creature on two legs.

The first rhino born in Uganda in 27 years has round-the-clock security.