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Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest, confronts a severe drought, leaving over 100 elephants dead.
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The drought, intensified by climate change and El Niño, poses a dire threat to the park's wildlife.
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IFAW warns of an impending crisis for wildlife if the drought continues.
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Zimbabwe's Meteorological Services predict this drought could extend into 2024.
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Daphine Madhlamoto, Zimparks' principal ecologist, notes a worrying decrease in rainfall due to climate change.
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The park's elephants, requiring 200 liters of water daily, are particularly vulnerable.
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IFAW's Phillip Kuvawoga states this tragedy highlights deeper conservation challenges.
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Zimbabwe's rainy season shortfall has led to increased hot days and reduced rainfall.
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Conservation groups strive to mitigate the crisis with measures like desilting watering holes.
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