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Zimbabwean Villagers Feast on Infected Hippo Meat

At least nine villagers have contracted anthrax after they ate meat from the carcasses. The hippos are feared to have been poisoned.

Zimbabwe: Anthrax Outbreak Hits Binga

The Herald, 20 April 2017

Nine people from Binga District, Matabeleland North, are being treated for anthrax after consuming meat from infected hippos that died a fortnight ago. Anthrax is a… Read more »

Dead hippo.

Zimbabwe: Villagers Contract Suspected Anthrax After Eating Dead Hippos

News24Wire, 21 April 2017

Nine villagers from northern Zimbabwe have contracted suspected anthrax after eating the meat of dead hippos, the state broadcaster is reporting. Read more »

InFocus

What's Killing Zimbabwe's Hippos?

The government has launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths of at least 10 hippos that may have been due to poisoning. Read more »
- Zimbabwe: Govt Probes Hippos Poisoning
- Zimbabwe: Investigation Launched As 11 Hippos Found Dead

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