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Hundreds of elephants are mysteriously dying in Botswana – a conservationist explains what we know

Hundreds of elephants are mysteriously dying in Botswana – a conservationist explains what we know

Worrying news has recently come to light: hundreds of elephants have been found dead in Botswana, and as yet, there is no clear cause of death. To date, it’s thought that the death toll stands at nearly 400 elephants of both sexes and all ages. Of those discovered so far, some lay on their knees and faces (rather than on their side), suggesting sudden death, although there are also reports of elephants looking disoriented and even walking in circles.