The way African penguins talk — in shrieks and squawks — during breeding season may not sound like much, but new research published Tuesday suggests that the raucous calls follow linguistic patterns ...

With their nearly identical black-and-white feathers, how can penguins tell each other apart when they’re nesting in huge colonies? At least one species of the iconic, tuxedo-wearing birds may use ...

African textiles are renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, making them a staple in global fashion ...

Les Underhill receives research funding from the National Research Foundation in Pretoria and the JRS Biodiversity Foundation in Seattle. Bird migration comes in many flavours – and, as with ice cream ...

Elephant poaching is an ongoing problem throughout Africa as poachers develop sneakier tactics for collecting their trophies. On the other hand, efforts to deter elephant poaching or at least catch ...

History occasionally produces moments when narrative authority shifts in ways that carry profound structural implications. The African ...