#africa
Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets
Why the World’s Biggest Pig Is in Serious Trouble
The 600-pound giant forest hog is expert at avoiding people, who are increasingly hunting the animal in its African habitat.
Science & Technology | Archaeology & Anthropology
Oldest DNA from Africa offers clues to mysterious ancient culture | Science | AAAS
North Africa was an ancient crossroads with more sophisticated culture than expected
News | The News
Chick-fil-A VP: Everyday heroes among us -- how you can be a catalyst for change in your own community | Fox News
In the slums of Kenya, I encountered people not to be pitied, but to be emulated.
Science & Technology | Biology & Medicine
How One Child’s Sickle Cell Mutation Helped Protect the World From Malaria - The New York Times
The genetic mutation arose 7,300 years ago in just one person in West Africa, scientists reported on Thursday. Its advantage: a shield against rampant malaria.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
In an Israeli Cave, Scientists Discover Jawbone of Earliest Modern Human Out of Africa
The discovery could rewrite the migration story of our species, pushing back by about 50,000 years when Homo sapiens were thought to have first left Africa.
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
A SUP Adventure on the Edge of Africa
With its island-like geography and Mediterranean climate, Cape Town offers just about everything you could want in a SUP destination… and a few things you don’t.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli Company Will Oversee $1 Billion Worth Of Solar Field Projects In Africa
Israeli Company Will Oversee $1 billion Worth Of Solar Field Projects In Africa
Sports | Cycling
The Secrets of DR Congos Cycling Revolution | Africa's Cycling Revolution
In a nation devastated by an active volcano and 20 years of permanent war, meet the young cyclists aiming for Olympic Games glory. Discover the stories of pe...
Sports | Paddle craft other than SUP
Fastest Surfski Run - wild, and windy downwind
www.durbansurfski.com A windy downwind surfski paddle from Vetchies beach to Westbrook on KZN coastline of South Africa. Set a new personal top speed record ...
News | Animal Links
Surprise! Giraffes fall under 4 species, not one
For centuries, scientists believed all giraffes fall under one species.
Advice & Self-Help | Products with Integrity
Cheempo - Character Created To #ProtectChimpanzees | #Indiegogo
Cheempo teaches kids about wildlife protection. Join us to reach our first phase $10,000
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Cape Town 2016 SUP Downwind 20-35knots
Average fun day in Cape Town on the new Naish Maliko 26
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Dreamy Canary Islands Secret Winter Sup Sessions
Here you have the first 2016 Webisode from the Lovers series and Thanks to the El niño phenomenal year in the Canary Islands
Sports | Paddle craft other than SUP
Uganda Nile Style, Village Life | Kayak Session Short Film of the Year Awards 2015, Entry #26
A gangster video for a gangster village life. Finally got around to editing a video from the 3 months I spent living in a local village in Uganda last winter going kayaking everyday on the Nile. Just a snapshot of life in the village, lots of good times a
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Facebook To Beam Free Internet Across Africa Using Israeli Satellite
Facebook will use Israeli satellite AMOS-6, manufactured by the Israeli Aerospace Industries, to beam Internet access down into 14 countries in Africa.
Pets & Animals | Animals!
Poachers kill one of the world's largest elephants in Kenya - Telegraph
Poachers hack the face and tusks off Satao, one of Kenya's most famous elephants, as conservationists warn elephant poaching
