Over 100 Elephants Dead in Zimbabwe’s Hwange Park as Climate Driven Drought Hits Hard

The situation in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is critical due to the lack of rain, leading to the deaths of over 100 elephants. This dire circumstance is attributed to climate change and the El Niño weather pattern, which is expected to continue into 2024. The park, Zimbabwe’s largest protected area, is facing a severe crisis as forecasted by the International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW)​​​​​​​​​​. Hwange National Park is experiencing severe impacts of climate change, with a significant decrease in rainfall. This has led to a reliance on artificial water sources, as the park’s 140 waterholes are drying up. … Continue reading Over 100 Elephants Dead in Zimbabwe’s Hwange Park as Climate Driven Drought Hits Hard