KWS raises alarm on wildlife deaths as drought bites

A carcass of a buffalo at Lake Paradise in Marsabit Forest. The lake is drying up with the ongoing drought in the country. PHOTO | FILE

Dozens of animals are dying across the country due to ongoing severe drought, a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) official has said.

Speaking to journalists at Sarova Taita Hills hotel in Mwatate on Monday, KWS spokesperson Paul Gathitu said wildlife, including hippos and buffaloes, have died due to lack of water and pasture in national parks and reserves.

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