Maths is helpful, beautiful and necessary to everyone in the world. And maths was first used in Africa! Businesses, governments, …
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How birds developed the ability to fly
Have you ever jumped off a step and pretended to fly? Many of us want to be able to fly! …
Did you know? How the first humans came from Africa
Humans have been around on earth for many years. But where did we come from? Scientists have proven that we …
What is evolution?
DEFINING EVOLUTION
Evolution is the theory of new species (different types of living things) arising over time. All animal and …
Endemic animals of Africa
Endemism. An endemic animal or plant is one that is only found in a certain region or island. Endemic animals …
African Landscapes: Savannas and Threats to their Future
Africa is one of the most varied continents on the planet. There is nowhere else quite like Africa on earth. …
The place of insects in our ecosystem
We don’t often think about insects. They are small and fly around very fast. They can be annoying when they …
The harmful consequences of poaching
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In Africa poaching is sadly a common occurrence. Poaching is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals. …
Wildlife tourism and what it means for Africa
WHAT IS TOURISM?
The definition of tourism is the business of providing entertainment, transport or places to stay for someone …
The ‘big 5’: lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant
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THE ‘BIG 5’: LION, LEOPARD, HIPPO, BUFFALO AND ELEPHANT
The ‘big 5’ refers to 5 African animals that …