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Kenya drought leaves wildlife gasping for breath | Business

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As he peers at the carcass of the young elephant, Kenyan park ranger Josphat Wangigi Kagai says such disturbing sights have become all too familiar - a reflection of the vicious drought sweeping across the Horn of Africa.

The drought has also raised fears of famine in Somalia while plunging 10% of the Kenyan population into hunger.News24 Climate Future

The earth is dry and cracked, animal bones lie along the trails and emaciated trees with yellowing leaves bear witness to the impact of the worst drought in 40 years. "It makes me feel so sad," said the Kenya Wildlife Service ranger, who has worked in the park since 2016.Poor rainfall since late 2020 has devastated the Horn of Africa, raising fears of a famine in Somalia and plunging around four million Kenyans - nearly 10 percent of the population - into hunger.

"Before the drought you could see herds of elephants roaming around this area, they are nowhere to be seen now," said Kelembu Ole Nkuren, a Maasai shepherd who has called Amboseli home since birth.

 

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The wildlife in Kenya was a mess before already due to their hunting ban. Don't blame the weather. Blame the liberals

Try boreholes

My heart bleeds for these beautiful creatures

Why does this sound like cyril looking at Eskom? Commenting on it, but not doing anything?

JoeBiden YOU are causing this.

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