Today, the term “Big Five” refers to the beauty and power of some of Africa’s most iconic animals. However, it has a much darker history. Trophy hunters in the 19th century considered elephants, ...

Leopards are among the most adaptable big cats on Earth, living across parts of Africa and Asia in habitats that range from forests to dry grasslands and mountain slopes. Their ability to stay hidden ...

Researchers say the discovery of very high genetic diversity in leopards found in the Highveld region of South Africa has increased the need for conservation efforts to protect leopards in the country ...

Turns out, the mythical African black leopard really does exist. Biologists shot rare footage of the sleek big cat walking majestically in Kenya -- the first time the animal has been photographed in ...

South Africa’s conservation establishment has a favourite phrase, ‘sustainable use’, presented as the pragmatic answer to ...

An elusive South African plains dweller made two cameos on a clever camera trap placed by nature watchers to spy on the region's iconic creatures, according to a Miami Herald story. The cameras were ...

In a nature reserve along South Africa’s coast, an elusive creature was spotted on trail cameras. John Cameron via Unsplash In the plains of South Africa, a group of creatures have been dubbed ...

Kruger National Park and the leopard study areas -- Study areas -- Physiography -- Seasons -- Flora -- Impact of humans on Kruger National Park -- Study methods and response of leopards to humans -- ...

Animals of the same species don't always look the same. From birds with different beak shapes to mammals that vary in size or color, populations living in different places can often look very ...