130 hippos stranded due to drought in northeastern Namibia; gov't drilling water wells to aid wildlife.

In northeastern Namibia, around 130 hippos are stranded in mud due to severe drought and declining water levels. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is drilling boreholes to supply water to Munambeza Pond, following a successful effort at Lugala. Another borehole will be drilled at Sinde. This initiative aids not just hippos but also other wildlife and livestock. The ministry emphasizes wildlife conservation and cautions against potential human-wildlife conflicts.

September 25, 2024
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