A hippopotamus in Virunga National Park

Anthrax Outbreak Kills 30 Hippos in Virunga National Park, Congo

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An anthrax outbreak has resulted in the deaths of 30 hippopotamuses in Virunga National Park, the oldest national park in Africa, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This development has been reported by officials since September, highlighting a significant wildlife health crisis in the region.

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