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Botswana Elephant Tragedy: Understanding the Cyanobacteria Crisis
More Than 350 Elephants Died. Learn How.
Discover the devastating impact of toxic cyanobacteria on Botswana's elephant population in 2020 and what's being done to prevent future tragedies.
Botswana
In 2020, a tragic event unfolded in Botswana: over 350 elephants perished after consuming water contaminated with toxic cyanobacteria. Scientists have investigated and uncovered the likely cause of this devastating loss, highlighting the vulnerability of wildlife to environmental toxins.
The Crisis
Over 350 elephants died from cyanobacteria poisoning in 2020.
The Cause
Scientists have identified the toxic cyanobacteria as the primary cause.
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