Giraffes dying in Kenya
Kenya’s tourism ministry has announced that an investigation will be launched into the increased deaths of wild animals, particularly giraffes, in the north of the country. A veterinary team will conduct the investigation. “The Meru Mobile
Vet will investigate the high giraffe mortalities in Wajir. They will work with local vets to locate the giraffes and conduct medical examinations,” said tourism cabinet secretary Najib Balala. Kenya has around 28 850 giraffes. —