Anthrax Outbreak in Africaβs Oldest National Park Is Killing Hippos NYT - World By: Ephrat Livni 4 November 2026 at 00:48 The disease has killed 30 hippopotamuses in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September, officials say. Β© Arlette Bashizi for The New York TimesVirunga National Park is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its exceptional wildlife and biodiversity. This is the second outbreak of anthrax in the park since last year.