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'Scary' spider photos on Facebook are revealing new species

Life

'Scary' spider photos on Facebook are revealing new species

When people see a big spider they often post a photo on Facebook – and those images have now revealed up to 30 new species

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Africa’s giraffes are being slaughtered by Joseph Kony's army

Earth

Africa’s giraffes are being slaughtered by Joseph Kony's army

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wildebeest

Life

Wildebeest no more: The death of Africa's great migrations

Features

A legal trade in rhino horn could be twice as big as illegal one

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A legal trade in rhino horn could be twice as big as illegal one

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What drove the WHO to make Robert Mugabe a goodwill ambassador?

Health

What drove the WHO to make Robert Mugabe a goodwill ambassador?

Comment

Researcher in the field measures skin colour

Humans

Gene study shows human skin tone has varied for 900,000 years

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Desert

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Cold climate may have driven ancient humans’ move out of Africa

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The cobra-preta

Life

'Invasive' snake is really a new species and should be protected

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Legs 4 Africa

Health

Helping people walk again with donated prostheses in West Africa

Regulars

Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano

Earth

Tanzanian volcano blast could destroy ancient hominin footprints

If Ol Doinyo Lengai erupts, iconic prints at Laetoli and another set at Engare Sero are at risk

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Earth

World’s largest annual wildlife drowning boosts river ecosystem

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Earth

'Devil weeds' threaten wildebeest migrations in Serengeti

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Life

Fish recognise friends and foes through their unique faces

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Life

‘Devil weeds’ threaten wildebeest migrations in Serengeti

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