African elephants face shocking 70% population decline due to habitat loss and poaching; study finds | – Times of India

African elephants face shocking 70% population decline due to habitat loss and poaching; study finds | – Times of India

Image source: National Geographic African elephants, the planet’s largest land animals, are celebrated for their intelligence, complex social systems, and essential role in their ecosystems. However, they are now facing a severe crisis, as highlighted in a recent comprehensive study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The study, which analysed data from…

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Africa could split in two, forming a sixth ocean; study reveals | – Times of India

Africa could split in two, forming a sixth ocean; study reveals | – Times of India

Africa’s landmass is gradually splitting due to tectonic shifts that scientists predict could lead to the formation of a new ocean in about 50 million years. This phenomenon reflects Earth’s ancient geological transformations, such as the breakup of Pangea around 230 million years ago.Fossil evidence, including the prehistoric Cynognathus found in both Africa and South…

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