Prehistoric humans share migration patterns with HYENAS that left Africa two million years ago due to climate change Researchers from Denmark found that hyenas underwent complex migrations The team said that humans and hyenas likely coexisted peacefully at first Yet as humans became more evolved the relationship became bad for hyenas African and Eurasian hyenas … Read more
East Africa has confirmed its first case of coronavirus after a Kenyan woman tested positive for the illness. The region scaled up emergency measures to contain any further spread after the 27-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 in Nairobi. The woman was taken ill seven days after travelling back from the US via London on March 5. Health … Read more
Africa reports first coronavirus fatality after a German tourist, 60, died at a diving resort in Egypt – as people on the continent remain the most resistant to the illness with just 85 infected Patient, 60, showed symptoms of a fever hours after he travelled to Hurghada He arrived in Egypt from Germany a week … Read more
Make mine a double! Thirsty animals are perfectly reflected in a watering hole as they go for a late-night drink in South Africa Leopard, rhino, impala and herd of elephants were all pictured visiting the secluded oasis for a midnight drink As they approached a well-placed camera caught the reflection of their bodies in the … Read more
Saddle up for a really wild ride: The inside story on cycling safaris in Africa Cycle safaris tend to be small group tours with an average of 16 guests Travelling on a bike is practically silent, so you see more animals undisturbed But you’re unlikely to see the ‘big five’ African safari animals from your … Read more
Of Victoria Falls, David Livingstone swooned that ‘scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight’. Charles Dickens fell hook, line and sinker for Niagara Falls: ‘What fall of bright green water! It came upon me in its full might and majesty . . . I felt how near my creator … Read more
Wakey wakey! Amusing moment a stalking big cat wakes a sleeping leopardess and is led on a chase Footage was captured by Pieter van Wyk, 34, in Mala Mala Game Reserve, Africa The leopardess was given a ‘fright’ as she was woken by a prowling big cat He purposefully placed his paws as he quietly stalked … Read more
On the outskirts of the Ghanaian capital Accra lies a 30ft mountain of rotting discarded clothing. Look closely at the labels and you’ll find scores of garments once worn in the UK. Among the twisted morass of cast-offs are trousers, tops and dresses from High Street stores such as H&M and M&S. For it is … Read more