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Extremely Rare Footage of Cross River Gorillas

AfricaFreak — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:03:28 CDT

A camera placed in a forest in Cameroon has captured rare footage of a band of Cross River gorillas – one of the most elusive species on earth – in their natural habitat.

Children of Africa

AfricaFreak — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:07:36 CDT

I hope this video puts a smile on your face...I can't be grateful enough for those wonderful and joyful grins! :)

UNIQUE SIGHTING: Spotless Cheetah "Spotted" in Kenya

AfricaFreak — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:03:09 CDT

Guy Combes, originally from Shaftesbury, Dorset, scoured 100,000 acres of land in Kenya using a Land Rover and even a plane before he tracked it down.

How I Save Wildlife – Skydiving

AfricaFreak — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:08:01 CDT

Micah van Schalkwyk skydives to save endangered rhino from poaching, wildlife trafficking, illegal trade, fundraising.

"Strawberry" Leopard Discovered - A First

AfricaFreak — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:11:33 CDT

The rare South Africa leopard probably has erythrism, a condition that causes a pinkish coat, experts say.

Up and Close with a "Hipp-Oh-No"!

AfricaFreak — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:10:55 CDT

When hippos mean business...they REALLY mean business! You're about to find out why the African beast is not just enormous up close, it's also among the world's most dangerous animals.

Prince Harry Hippo Gives His Happy Handler a Loving Lick

AfricaFreak — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:31:34 CDT

The six-day-old pygmy hippo calf is filling the time of his doting carer Toni Inggs (pictured) at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa after being rejected by his mother.

Invisible Children | Kony2012

marip — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:35:12 CDT

This is also Africa! Please, watch that video ... those kids need our help ... this is also "The power of We" ! Thank you for your concern!

Oil Exploration Approved in Africa's Oldest Park, Virunga National Park

AfricaFreak — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:27:07 CDT

Permits for controversial oil exploration in Virunga National Park have been released after request by NGO Global Witness. Oil company, SOCO International, has confirmed it has received two permits to undertake preliminary exploration, including seismic tests, in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

World's Largest Wildlife Conservation Area Established in Africa

AfricaFreak — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:03:33 CDT

Thanks to an unprecedented alliance between five key nations to create the world's largest conservation area, wildlife in Africa will now be able to get around much more freely - and safely.

Lawrence Anthony, World-Renowned Conservationist, Dies at 61

AfricaFreak — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:56:45 CDT

Lawrence Anthony, who abandoned a career in insurance and real estate to play Noah to the world’s endangered species, most spectacularly in rushing to the smoldering Baghdad Zoo after the American invasion of Iraq in 2003, died on March 2 in Johannesburg. He was 61.

Struggling Marabou Surprised by Lions

AfricaFreak — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:11:39 CST

Struggling Marabou stork gets stalked by pitiless lions! Wonderful photography work by Dave Mckelvie.

Race to Save the Leatherback Turtle

AfricaFreak — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:27:53 CST

The leatherback turtle is one of the ocean's titans. The largest member of the turtle family, it is also one of the world's biggest reptiles, outsized only by some species of crocodile. The beaches of Gabon, in west Africa, are the most popular spot for females to lay their eggs.

'Rambo Root' Offers Climate Change Hope to African Farmers

AfricaFreak — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:46:19 CST

Cassava is ideal crop for sub-Saharan regions, as it thrives in hotter conditions and grows without water, study shows.

Give Me a Hug

AfricaFreak — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:20:27 CST

A very rare moment of compassion between predator and prey.

Orphaned Rhino Recovers Sight After Cataract Surgery

AfricaFreak — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:10:15 CST

Vets in South Africa operated on 11-month-old Roccy after the young animal developed cataracts following a brutal attack last year.

Green Energy Key to Lighting Up Africa

AfricaFreak — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:04:33 CST

Nineteenth-century European explorers called Africa the “Dark Continent,” because to them it was vast and largely unknown.

Today, the continent may still be dark, but for a very different reason: it is chronically short of electricity.

Africa’s Oceans: A Sea of Riches

AfricaFreak — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:51:26 CST

Coastal waters could feed many more Africans, but need better protection.

Tiny Lizards Found in Madagascar

AfricaFreak — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:48:31 CST

One of the world's tiniest lizards has been discovered by keen-eyed researchers in Madagascar.

Diving with Wild Crocodiles

AfricaFreak — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:43:10 CST

As prehistoric predators, crocodiles have a fearsome man-eating reputation, but little is known of their behaviour underwater in the wild. Now scientists are risking their lives to study the reptiles in their natural habitat. But can it ever be safe to dive with a crocodile?