Our ancestors probably went out of Africa as early as 130,000 years ago, new research has proved. The researchers have also found these anatomically modern humans spread from Africa to Asia and Europe in several migratory movements.
Early humans left Africa earlier than thought
Largest elephant census on its way
Elephants Without Borders will lead the Great Elephant Census, the largest pan-Africa aerial survey that will generate data critical to the species’ survival. Responding to the highest rate of elephant mortality in history, investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen is advancing a major elephant conservation initiative in Africa to provide new information.
Chimpanzee moet Nederland vertederen
Snelheidsgeheimen cheetah ontrafeld
11 primates from Africa endangered
Research: chimpanzees create traditions
“Bestrijding malaria loopt 50 jaar achter”
Met 25 procent minder doden wereldwijd in de laatste tien jaar lijkt het goed te gaan met de bestrijding van de malariamug. Maar die bestrijding leunt wel erg eenzijdig op het gebruik van chemische insecticiden. Dat is zeer riskant, menen Amerikaanse en Wageningse entomologen en experts op het gebied van biologische bestrijding.
A safari to the stars in Namibia
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia offers travellers stargazing from its observatory in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, which has just been declared Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR). Like a ranger on a wildlife safari, here an astronomer is available to explain the guests the unrivalled scene that unfolds before their upwards moved eyes.
CSI for wildlife in Kenya one step closer
Kenya wants to start a forensics and molecular biology laboratory, to enhance studies in population genetics and reduce poaching activities by providing credible prosecutorial evidence in court. The plans for the ‘wildlife CSI’ have now received a major boost, following the promise of a renowed American Institute to provide for the money for equipment.
“Minder regenval landen Afrika is mythe”
Veranderingen in regenval door klimaatverandering zijn bewezen in Afrika, kleine boeren in ontwikkelingslanden hebben geen oog voor de markt en landdegradatie bedreigt wereldwijd de voedselzekerheid. Drie veronderstellingen die niet op de werkelijkheid berusten. Prof. Leo Stroosnijder van Wageningen UR prikt er doorheen.