They once inhabited the mountains and deserts of northern Africa, from Morocco to Egypt. They became extinct after the spread of firearms and bounties for shooting lions. Barbary lions were widely ...

In recent times, an unexpected phenomenon has emerged from the heart of Africa, capturing the fascination of scientists and ...

North Africa is home to the greatest desert on Earth, the Sahara. This vast wilderness, the size of the United States, is the toughest part of the African continent – the sun rules mercilessly here.