Second-Largest Diamond in History Unearthed in Botswana

A 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever found, has been discovered at the Karowe mine in Botswana, operated by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond. The BBC reports that, this remarkable find surpasses Botswana’s previous record and is the biggest since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond found in South Africa in 1905. Botswana, a leading global diamond producer, continues to make significant contributions to the industry, accounting for about 20% of global production.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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Female elephants rumble to say ‘let’s go!’ New study in Namibia shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds

By Caitlin O'Connell-Rodwell, Harvard University In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it’s time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away […]

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