The national animal of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the okapi. An endangered species, it is a symbol of pride for the country ...

In East Africa, the Cape buffalo is also considered ... share 98 percent of their DNA with humans. Like many wild animals on this list, they will only become aggressive if threatened.

The mysterious, silent giants face increasing threats in Africa. Relocating animals to create new populations could bolster some species but poses new risks. A Texas taxidermy shop displays a ...