Africa: Earth's Wild Home

Go inside the boldest conservation missions on Earth.

    What Does It Take to Move 2,000 Rhinos?

    A threatened herd. An audacious plan. Inside Africa’s wildest conservation gambit.

      Fighting to Save the World’s Most Wanted Animal

      Relentlessly hunted for its scales, the mysterious armored pangolin is vanishing throughout Africa. Now scientists are trying to unlock the secrets that could help save it.

        The Secrets to Survival in Africa

        The continent is home to rivers that flow thousands of miles, deserts that unspool for millions more, and some of the world’s most ancient forests. But living there isn’t always easy. See how these six species have adapted to thrive in Africa’s harshest ecosystems.

        Meet the explorers

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