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According to one report, at least 22 hippos died in Malawi in two months, raising fears of wildlife extinction in the country of southern Africa.
Malawi24, citing wildlife officials, reportedly reported having noticed hippo carcbades floating on the Shire River in Liwonde early last month.
The director of parks and wildlife, Brighton Kumchedwa, said he was shocked by the mbadive deaths, adding that it was the first time that 22 hippos had died in the country in a very short time.
A report from Xinhuanet.com said the Malawi Department of Parks and Wildlife was investigating the cause of the deaths.
"We are working with the heads of the veterinary department and the African parks
who manage the national park to establish the cause because it's the
This is the first time the country has witnessed it, "said the director of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Brighton Kumchedwa.
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