Researchers believe rainfall and flooding changed the landscape of the arid desert to a green area some 8,000 years ago.

A herd of African elephants instinctively formed an "alert circle" to protect the younger elephants at the San Diego Zoo ...

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp is home to endangered species. Here's what to know before planning a visit to the wildlife refuge.

A Newsweek-created graphic shows the various travel advisories currently in place across Africa, including the no-go zones.