Lions’ heads, claws chopped off in suspected poaching incident

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THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) is investigating a suspected case of lion poaching after rangers stumbled upon three dead lions whose heads and claws were chopped off in the Hwange National Park

“We are investigating a suspected case of lions poaching in Hwange, the suspects used a heavy calibre rifle before they chopped the heads & feet of the lions,” said ZimParks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo.

The carcasses of the lions were discovered on Tuesday.

According to wildlife conservation groups, lion bones are in high demand in Asian countries where they are used in unscientific traditional medicine.

The Hwange National Park is home to the big five – lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffaloes.