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A remote West African archipelago just earned global protection for its stunning biodiversity. The Bijagós Islands shelter nearly a million migratory birds and tens of thousands of nesting sea turtles.
Scientists just returned from remote West Africa with breakthrough findings about wild chimpanzees who've been throwing rocks at specific trees for over a decade. This rare cultural behavior could reveal how our human ancestors developed complex communication and tool use.
The Bijagos Archipelago, home to the world's only saltwater hippos, just earned a spot on UNESCO's World Heritage List. For Guinea-Bissau, this recognition marks a major milestone in protecting 88 unique islands.
Winston Tang, 19, is making history as Guinea-Bissau's first Winter Olympics athlete, competing in slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games. The Utah-born skier is following his father's Olympic legacy while opening doors for future African winter sports athletes.