Scientists Discover Five New Bat Species in West Africa
An international team of scientists have recently discovered five new species of bats in West Africa. The team, made up of researchers from the Czech University of Life Sciences and …
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SEC Cavers Sink to New Depths in South Africa’s Deepest Cave
April 2, 2013 / South Africa, Africa / By Dave IngoldA sinkhole first discovered in the ’90s has, since January this year, yielded new passages leading off from a massive chamber. Experienced cavers of the South Africa’s Speleological Exploration Club …
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German Tourist Rescued from South African Cave
November 13, 2012 / South Africa, AfricaA German tourist was rescued this weekend after falling some 30 meters (98 feet) during a visit to Waterfall Bluff in the Transkei region of South Africa. The 71-year-old man …
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Exciting New Cave Discovered in South Africa
September 29, 2012 / South Africa, AfricaEarlier this month an exciting new cave was discovered by members of South Africa’s Potchefstroom Potholing Club and it’s Independent Cave Explorers. The cave, located in South Africa’s North West …
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Closest Relatives of Blind Australian Cave Fish Found in Madagascar
August 30, 2012 / Madagascar, Africa, Australia, OceaniaA team of researchers studying blind cave fish have discovered that two groups of fish, now separated Indian Ocean, are each other’s closest relatives. The team, made up of researchers …
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The 2012 Swazi-Swedish Caving Expedition to Gobholo Cave
One of the first caving expeditions to the Kingdom of Swaziland in southern Africa has returned. A team of two Swedish cavers, invited and sponsored by Swazi Trails, spent three …
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Student Cavers Discover Over 70 Caves During Moroccan Expedition
A recent caving expedition saw 21 members of the University of Sheffield’s Speleological Society visit Tazekka National Park in Morocco. During their visit, the students, the first British cavers to …
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Evidence of Ancient Domesticated Animals Found in African Cave
Researchers investigating remains found at Leopard Cave in Namibia have discovered evidence of the earliest known instance of domesticated sheep or goats in southern Africa. The finds, two teeth, are …
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Researchers Discover Evidence of Fire Use One Million Years Ago
April 16, 2012 / South Africa, AfricaMicroscopic traces of wood ash found in Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa have been identified as the earliest known evidence of the use of fire. Discovered by an international team …
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Presentation to Feature Caves Discovered in Northern Botswana
April 4, 2012 / Botswana, South Africa, AfricaA presentation later this month will highlight the search for caves in the remote north-west of Botswana. The talk, co-hosted by the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA), will feature …
