More than 145,000 African forest elephants roam the rainforests of Africa, according to a recent population assessment.

Africa's forests that were once considered a powerful ally against climate change have changed sides. Trees in Africa have flipped from being carbon absorbers to carbon emitters, a shift scientists ...

The author should be contacted directly for interview requests. WASHINGTON — A new study presents the first large-scale analysis of fire patterns in west and central Africa’s wet, tropical forests.

New research warns that Africa's forests, once vital allies in the fight against climate change, have turned from a carbon sink into a carbon source. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

* Congo Basin seen valuable in climate change battle * Forest preservation costs African nations * Countries may not endorse deal without compensation By Tansa Musa YAOUNDE, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The ...

As we mark the International Day of Forests today, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the need for Africa to scale up restoration of degraded forest lands in line with the Africa Landscape ...

Ambitious tree-planting projects that aim to restore forests in Africa could inadvertently harm grasslands and savannahs by introducing too much shade. This may prevent smaller plants from ...

As we confront the need to address environmental challenges, the potential of Africa's vast forests and biodiversity emerges as a powerful tool in combating the global crisis of climate change.

Impoverished fishermen along the coast of tropical African countries like Mozambique and Madagascar may have only a few more years to eke out a profit from one of their nations’ biggest agricultural ...

The world’s first superstar hippo lives in a zoo in Thailand. Moo Deng shot to fame soon after she was born in July this year, thanks to viral videos that showed off her cute expressions and chirpy ...