Elephant Deaths in Zimbabwe Park Linked to Drought and Climate Change

At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to drought, a grim indication of the impact of climate change and the El Nino weather phenomenon. Wildlife authorities and conservation groups warn that more elephants could perish as forecasts predict a scarcity of rains and rising heat in the region. Climate change may be intensifying El Ninos, leading to more extreme consequences. The loss of elephants not only affects the animals themselves but also hampers their crucial role in fighting climate change by dispersing vegetation and enabling reforestation.