Animal world
African penguins are at risk of extinction due to noise pollution
The number of African penguins on St Croix Island in the Gulf of Algoa has plummeted since South Africa began allowing ships in the area to refuel at sea.
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Animal world
Turns out China used to have more rhino species than Africa
When it comes to rhinos, we all immediately think of the African savanna. In our impression, the wild rhinoceros is an animal that only exists in the savannah of Africa.…
Flu epidemic
How dangerous is the new virus in Africa?
Marburg is a virus originating from fruit bats in Africa, spreading from person to person through respiratory droplets, causing hemorrhagic disease.
Scientific application
South African chemical engineer turns insects into junk food
A South African entrepreneur recently demonstrated that insects can be a valuable source of nutrients and that raising insects for food is completely harmless to the env…
Photo library
South African artist paints pictures from plastic waste, the results are incredible works
With plastic waste on the rise around the world, Buthelezi is using her work to bring attention to and combat the problem.
Environment
What are the salient features of the African climate?
Referring to Africa is to aim for a continent with hot temperatures all year round. A continent with many difficult and backward economic development conditions.
Oceanography
Discovering a new ecosystem hidden under Antarctica's largest ice shelf
Scientists in New Zealand have discovered an underground ecosystem hidden 500m under Antarctica's largest ice shelf.
Animal world
Why do Africans eat this extremely poisonous giant frog?
Giant frogs are considered a delicacy in Namibia, but eating them puts diners at risk of kidney failure and burning in the urethra.
Animal world
How can leopards live in Africa despite being chased by lions?
This article will explain in detail how the South African leopard uses its special skills to achieve a peaceful coexistence with lions.
Scientific works
South Africa launches world's largest hydrogen truck
Anglo American on May 8 unveiled a 220-ton hydrogen-powered truck at a platinum mine in northern South Africa.
Environment
African heritages on the verge of being 'swallowed' when sea levels rise
On the coast of North Africa, ancient cities live in the line of human history dating back millennia, and they are perhaps too close to the waves of the sea.
Animal world
This 'moving skeleton like a worm' is actually an extremely poisonous creature in Africa
At first glance, many people will probably guess that it is some kind of worm, but this creature is extremely dangerous.
Animal world
Rare albino zebra found in Africa
A national park guard in Tanzania accidentally discovered a rare albino zebra.
Archeology
Unknown continent revealed between Europe, Asia, Africa
Scientists have identified a low-lying continent that existed about 40 million years ago and was inhabited by exotic animals.
Biology
Don't play with fire ants, especially in Africa, they can 'turn' your body into Sashimi!
Imagine, your body is attacked by a swarm of African fire ants, what will your body be like?