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Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning

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What happened

Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro wildlife reserve on Friday, with preliminary findings suggesting they may have been poisoned, the area's management authority said.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky News and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:47:00 UTC.

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