Why the Pygmies of West Africa have such short stature, while neighboring groups don't, has been somewhat of a mystery. Now new research suggests unique changes in the Pygmy's genome have both led ...

Pygmies women and children in the south of Cameroon on February 21, 2017. The girl in white is pregnant and abandoned by her boyfriend. Thomson Reuters Foundation/Josiane Kouagheu.\n Purchase ...

Scientists found pregnant “leaf-like” animal camouflaged in mountain forest, discovered new species: Plumptre’s pygmy chameleon, study said.

Off the coast of South Africa, a “pygmy” sea creature latched onto the coral reef with its tail. Its “cryptic nature” and small size generally helped it go unnoticed — until some keen ...

Off the coast of South Africa, a “pygmy” sea creature latched onto the coral reef with its tail. Its “cryptic nature” and small size generally helped it go unnoticed — until some keen ...

On a cold, windy evening, a “pygmy” creature with “leaf”-like toes emerged from its hiding place in a remote region of South Africa. Undeterred by the weather, it scampered across the rocks.

Scientists found pregnant “leaf-like” animal camouflaged in mountain forest, discovered new species: Plumptre’s pygmy chameleon, study said.

Off the coast of South Africa, a “pygmy” sea creature latched onto the coral reef with its tail. Its “cryptic nature” and small size generally helped it go unnoticed — until some keen ...