A fascinating new study suggests that ancient rock art in South Africa may depict a now-extinct species. According to research published in September 2024, the mysterious tusked animal in the artwork ...

In fact, no living animal in Africa has tusks like this. "The skin of the tusked animal is dotted," writes Benoit, "which is not unusual in San rock art, but is also consistent with the warty ...

Meanwhile, Jeckyl, the African pied crow ... The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has even dedicated an annual auction event to animal art called Art Gone Wild.