South Africa. Image by Leonie Joubert for Mongabay. The giant quiver tree is the most charismatic of three tree aloe species that draw photographic trophy hunters to the arid landscape spread ...

From desert landscapes to glittering beaches, see what this country has to offer Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries ... parks across the country, South Africa has more than enough beautiful ...

Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky discusses his startling and unexpectedly sublime photos ... a natural landscape made unnatural by our activities. Can you tell me about African Studies?

In the plains of South Africa, a group of creatures have been dubbed Africa’s Big Five for their renowned strength, iconic image and appeal to tourists. The group — including lions, leopards, ...

Researchers have also learned a tremendous amount about the plants, animals and insects that populated ancient landscapes in what is today South Africa. Then there’s ichnology: the study of ...