Massive wildfires have destroyed about one-third of Namibia’s iconic Etosha National Park, burning through more than 34&#37 of its land. Authorities say the fires started last week, likely from charcoal production on nearby farms, and spread quickly due to dry winds. At least nine antelopes were killed, grazing land was wiped out, and communities around the park are at risk.

Funnyman Cyrus Broacha’s new book, Doggie Day Out, has been illustrated by his wife, Ayesha Broacha. When we met the author and illustrator to chat about this collaboration that features the protagonist Franco, a talking German Shepherd dog, there were plenty of chuckles, woofs and hilarious unscripted answers