After a sprint, the temperature of the beetle Onymacris plana drops. Efficient running, a body built for cooling and a little bit of lift all help.

The Namib Desert in Namibia is known for its towering, color-changing sand dunes, depending on where the sun is positioned. A hot air balloon ride here reveals not just these stunning dunes but also ...

Fascinated by nature's ingenuity? Explore 10 animals that don't need to drink water, revealing their unique strategies for ...

After decades largely cut off from the world, Angola’s natural wonders are again ready for discovery. The southern African country is twice the size of Texas, and the roads and accommodation that will ...

Behind the scenes, Smithsonian care teams welcomed four animal babies from three imperiled species: Hartmann’s mountain zebra ...

Explore the fascinating countries that begin with the letter 'N'—from the Nordic charm of Norway to the vibrant culture of Nigeria'.

+ There are day trips from Cape Town to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winemaking regions and the Western Cape is on the end of ...

A new species of fish, Lacustricola gemma, or the gem lampeye fish, was discovered in a shrinking pond in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This small fish is recognized by its iridescent scales ...

It’s a new species Two Rhoptropus megocellus, or large-spotted Namib day geckos. Photos from Lobón-Rovira, Heinicke, Bauer, Conradie and Pinto (2025) ...

Miniature Namib day geckos are considered “small-sized,” reaching about 3 inches in length, the study said. Researchers said they named the new species after the Latin word for “‘smallest’ or ‘very ...