19 hippos die in Mid Zambezi Region

Walter Nyamukondiwa

Mashonaland West Bureau Chief

At least 19 hippos have died of unknown causes over the past three months in the Mid-Zambezi region.

Investigations are in progress to establish the cause of death of 18 hippos at Sapi Safari Area and another one in Chirundu, Mid Zambezi Region.

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks), working with various partners has collected samples for testing.

Zimparks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo confirmed the developments emphasising the authority’s commitment to promote the health and safety of wildlife.