Study links over 350 elephant deaths in Botswana to climate change–fed toxic algae in water.

A study from King's College London links the deaths of over 350 African elephants in Botswana in 2020 to toxic algae in water holes, exacerbated by climate change. Researchers used satellite data to analyze water holes and found a higher risk of algal toxins due to extreme weather conditions. This highlights the need for better water quality monitoring to protect wildlife from climate-induced poisoning.

November 29, 2024
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