An anthrax outbreak has killed hippos in Virunga National Park, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, adding to the growing threats to wildlife in the region.
The outbreak is one of several recent incidents that have raised concerns about the health of the park's diverse fauna.
Drought and conflict in eastern DR Congo have already been identified as major factors that compromise wildlife survival.
Virunga National Park, home to a range of species including hippos, has been under pressure from these environmental and human challenges.
Authorities and conservation groups are monitoring the situation closely, but the combined impact of disease, drought and conflict poses a serious risk to the park's ecosystems.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>