Kenyan officials say hundreds of wild animals including 205 elephants have died this year as a result of a devastating drought. Tourism Minister P
Kenyan officials say hundreds of wild animals including 205 elephants have died this year as a result of a devastating drought.
Tourism Minister Penina Malonza said thousands of wild animals, mostly herbivores, had died in the country’s national parks due to lack of water and pasture.
She said these included more than 500 wildebeest and close to 400 zebras.
“The current drought being experienced in southern, eastern and northern Kenya has caused mortality of wildlife, mostly herbivore species. The mortalities have risen because of depletion of food resources as well as water shortages,” said Ms Malonza.
The ministry is now appealing for help with the provision of water and salt licks to help wildlife in the most affected areas.
BBC Africa
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