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Today β€” 4 November 2026Main stream

Anthrax Outbreak in Africa’s Oldest National Park Is Killing Hippos

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 Times

Virunga 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.
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