Botswana
Biggest Elephant in Botswana Killed by Trophy Hunters for 8ft Tusks
The elephant had been carrying 200 pounds of ivory in its tusks, and was the largest to be hunted in the country since 1996.
CDC Orders Airlines to Turn Over Passenger Lists From African Flights
Passenger names, addresses and contact information are among the details covered by the CDC's directive.
Omicron COVID Variant Symptoms Compared to Delta, Other Forms of the Virus
The South African doctor who first reported the Omicron variant says she noticed two common symptoms were missing from patients with this form of coronavirus.
Vaccine Hoarding Blamed For Emergence of Highly Mutated COVID Variant
A special adviser to the WHO head tweeted: "How do you double down on inequity and injustice? Deny countries vaccines so they generate variants and then when they do impose travel restrictions."
COVID Variant Fears Spark Global Travel Restrictions on Southern Africa
The Omicron variant that first emerged in Botswana, has now been detected in South Africa, Hong Kong and Israel.
Wayne LaPierre's Wife Filmed Cutting Off Elephant's Tail
An eight-year-old video featuring the head of the gun rights group and his wife on a hunting trip in Botswana has been unearthed.
African Elephants Declared Endangered, As Botswana Expands Hunting
Two elephant species were reclassed by a conservation list, but Botswana plans to boost hunting this year after COVID hit last season.
Painting Eyes on a Cow's Rear Can Actually Save Their Lives
An experiment involving hundreds of cows in Botswana demonstrates how a little paint may provide an effective way to deter lions and leopards.
Elephant Mass Death Could Be Caused by New Pathogen That May Pass to Humans
Almost 300 elephants are known to have died since March, with reports of them walking in circles before falling face first to the floor.
Hundreds of Elephants Have Suddenly Died and No One Knows Why
"It is a conservation disaster—but it also has the potential to be a public health crisis," said conservationist Niall McCann.
Wild Life: Ten Things I Learned Growing Up in Botswana
A childhood learning about baboons in Botswana may not have been typical, but it had its benefits.
Nearly 400 Elephants Were Poached in Just Two Years in This African Nation
Botswana has the largest elephant population on the continent and has traditionally been seen as a safe haven for the animals. However, poaching appears to be rapidly increasing.
Instagram Post Shows Harry and Meghan in Botswana
The couple have amassed nearly 4 million Instagram followers in just two days.
Pilot Crashes Stolen Plane Into Baby Shower Venue
The deceased pilot reportedly phoned an attendee at the party to ask for the whereabouts of his wife, which sparked concern.
Elephant Meat May Be Used for Pet Food in Botswana
Botswana, where trophy hunting is banned, currently has the largest elephant population on the continent.
Almost 90 Elephant Carcasses Found in Botswana
The number of dead elephants found has already exceeded 2014's numbers, and 2018 is not even over yet.
Asteroid Strikes Earth Just Hours After Detection
Luckily for us earthlings, the asteroid was only about 6 feet wide.
Six Places Worth Visiting in 2017
Time to chase away the winter blues and plan your next vacation.
Botswana Bans Anti-Gay U.S. Preacher Steven Anderson
South Africa had already prohibited the preacher from entering the country.
Biggest Diamond In Over a Century Found in Botswana
Canadian firm Lucara Diamond Company discovered the 1,111-carat stone in Botswana
