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Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano

Tanzanian volcano blast could destroy ancient hominin footprints

18 July 2017

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

'Devil weeds' threaten wildebeest migrations in Serengeti

14 June 2017

Exotic plants escaping from tourist lodges are invading and displacing the grasses on which millions of large, wild animals depend for food in East Africa

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