By Ryan Truscott Critically endangered hooded vultures in Nigeria that once fed on the carcasses of wild animals are now ...

African cuisine is a treasure chest of flavors, with peanuts featuring prominently in numerous traditional recipes ...

Instead of reaching again for cucumber soup or broth, I prepare a large pot of African peanut soup. It is creamy, thick, and filling, with the addition of peanut butter giving it a unique flavor.

But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to spread and absorbs quickly into the skin, which makes it more desirable in cosmetics. In Uganda ...