In a perplexing and distressing ecological event, more than 350 elephants drop dead in Botswana ,northern region, marking a major blow to conservation efforts.
This sudden and mysterious death toll in the Okavango Delta, first noticed in early May, has since more than doubled, rendering it an unprecedented “conservation catastrophe”.
This significant event stands as the most severe of its kind to be observed in a considerable period of time, apart from those caused by drought.
Elephants Drop Dead in Botswana :The Puzzle of the Elephant Deaths
Observations on the ground have been baffling, as elephants of all age groups and both genders have been affected.
Initial reports in May counted 169 casualties, a number that startlingly swelled by mid-June.
An intriguing pattern emerged, with nearly 70% of these deaths taking place near waterholes.
Eye-witness accounts report a concerning spectacle of elephants appearing disoriented, circling aimlessly, suggesting some form of neurological impairment.
