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Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania

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What happened

The lions were found dead inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a popular wildlife reserve in Tanzania.

Deaths raise concerns over wildlife poisonings in East Africa.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:39:24 UTC.

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