Nonprofit is Training Rats to Sniff Out Tuberculosis, More Sensitive Than Microscope Testing
Kenya and Tanzania, they are utilizing rats to cure disease rather than cause it, and to be a member of society, rather than an outcast.
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'Fantastic' Finding Uncovers Silent Frog Species That 'Doesn't Croak, Chirp, Sing or Ribbit'
This frog doesn't croak or call, but rather a series of spines on its throat may act like Frog-Braile for species ID.
This Monkey Was Already Endangered When Discovered in 2003-but is Now on the Up and Up
The kipunji was only discovered in 2003 living on the slopes and forests and mountains within Kitulo National Park in Tanzania.
Even With Her Heart Problems, 8-Year-old Becomes Youngest Female to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Roxy Getter may only be 8-years-old, but she has already proven herself to be a formidable athlete in the making.
Nation Overcomes Turbulent History; Christian and Muslim Tanzanians Live in Peace
It is refreshing to read about the successes in Africa. Tanzania is a haven of co-existance between two peoples joined in unification in 1964, Tanzanian mainlanders, who are primarily Christian, and the Zanzibaris, who are 98 per cent Muslim.
Critically Endangered Black Rhinos Welcome Two Newborn Calves
There are only about 700 black rhinos in the world, but these mommas bred in captivity just gave birth to two healthy calves.
Amazing Video From the Great Wildebeest Migration of 2015
Every year between June and Oct, millions of wildebeests, gazelles and zebras migrate from the Serengeti to Kenya. Now there is an app that shows live videos.
Drones Offer Groundbreaking New Protection for Wandering Elephants
Frustrated farmers have historically lashed out against elephants wandering into their crop fields – but now this team of drones can minimize the conflict.
How Chickens and Goats Caused Likelihood of Child Marriage to Plummet by 90%
Over the course of two years, these African communities experienced a massive decline in child marriage – and it is partially thanks to chickens.
Helium Discovery a 'Game-changer' for MRI Machines
Because this vital gas was becoming scarce, a recent discovery of a helium field is being hailed as a major milestone.
Girl Who Wanted to 'Be Closer to Her Dad' Becomes Youngest Female to Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
There is no greater motivator for success than family - and this 7-year-old just broke a world record so she could be closer to her dad in the clouds.
Tanzania is Finally Protecting its 'Globally Unique' Endangered Rainforest After 40 Years of Research
After almost 40 years of research and rallying conservation efforts, this invaluable hotspot for biodiversity is finally being protected.
Island on the Brink of Disaster Plants Thousands of Trees and is Now a Poster Kid for Adapting to Climate Change
This little island has not only recovered from the brink of disaster – their conservation efforts are now helping them to thrive.
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