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Climate crisis claims thousands of Kenya's animals

Felix Maringa
February 3, 2023

Kenya's worst drought in 40 years has caused the deaths of thousands of giraffes, elephants, wildebeest and zebras. But it's not just wildlife at risk — and it's not temporary. @DW

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