“But based on some of the preliminary results that we have received, we are looking at naturally-occurring toxins as the potential cause,” he said.He explained that some bacteria can naturally produce poison, particularly in stagnant water.
The government has so far established that 281 elephants died, although independent conservationists say more than 350. The deaths were first flagged by a wildlife conservation charity, Elephants Without Borders , whose confidential report referring to the 356 dead elephants was leaked to the media early in July.
EWB suspected elephants had been dying in the area for about three months, and mortality was not restricted to age or gender. Several live elephants appeared weak, lethargic and emaciated, with some showing signs of disorientation, difficulty in walking or limping, EWB said.Tests are being conducted at specialist labs in South Africa, Canada, Zimbabwe and the United States.
Reminds me of a certain poisonous kamote kahoy specie we have here. The ones w/c kill a number of people each year.
Cruelties of life; nature is a bully.
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