Humans Aren't The Only Ones To Go Ape Over Diets: Chimps 'Detox,' Too
A group of Ugandan chimps has found a great way to boost their mineral intake and neutralize bitter compounds in their diet: by eating clay.
Africa
How Sierra Leone's Most Famous Journalist Helped NPR Get The Ebola Story
At the height of the epidemic, Umaru Fofana was our guide — and a one-man solution system. This summer, he stopped by NPR's headquarters for a reunion with our Ebola reporting team.
Thousands Of Migrants Make Risky Journey From Calais, France, To U.K.
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Maya Konforti of the humanitarian group L'Auberge des Migrants about the migrants camping out in Calais preparing to make the journey through the Channel Tunnel.
As Migrants Attempt Trip To The U.K., Many Who Make It Are Minors
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Peter Oakford, cabinet member for specialist children's services at Kent County Council, about the vast numbers of youth migrants crossing into the U.K.
Ebola Vaccine Hailed As 'Game Changer' In Fight Against The Virus
In a small trial, an experimental vaccine protected 100 percent of people at high risk for Ebola. But more data are needed to figure out exactly how well the vaccine works.
Death Of Beloved Lion Heats Up Criticism Of Big Game Hunting
The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe has highlighted big game hunting. Hunters legally kill more than 600 African lions every year. More than half the tourists hunting in Africa are American.
Investigation Underway Into Killing Of Cecil, Zimbabwe's Best Known Lion
The killing of the beloved lion, hunted for sport, has been condemned by wildlife conservationists. A conservationist in Zimbabwe says a ban should be imposed on the hunting of endangered animals.
Death Of Beloved Lion Heats Up Criticism Of Big Game Hunting
The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe has highlighted big game hunting. Hunters legally kill more than 600 African lions every year. More than half the tourists hunting in Africa are American.
U.S. Authorities Can't Find Hunter Who Killed 'Cecil The Lion'
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is investigating Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer, but the agency says it has failed so far to track him down.
U.S. Couple Held In Egyptian Prison For 1 Year Over Unfounded Child Abuse
An Egyptian-American and her husband have been held in Cairo prisons for more than a year. They're accused of abusing street children in the shelter they ran, but the government has shown little evidence and may be after them because of suspected political activity.