Drought Is Killing Zebras, Elephants, and Wildebeest in East Africa

More than one thousand of some of Kenya ’s most endangered animals have died this year because of a devastating drought gripping the realm .

Areportreleased Friday from Kenya ’s Ministry of Tourism , Wildlife and Heritage takes stock of how the drought in East Africa is affecting some of Africa ’s most iconic wildlife . In all , the report finds , the drought has led to the deaths of more than 500 wildebeest , more than 400 zebra , and more than 200 elephants between February and October of this class . exposure show some of the fauna victim of this uttermost weather ( warning : some of the images may be distressful ) .

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A herd of Grevy’s Zebra in Buffalo Springs National Reserve.