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Rhinos were likely killed by disease, sources say

A 12 year old Male Black Rhino was killed by poachers at Lake Nakuru National Park on July 31,2018 .The poachers made away with two horns .Photo:Courtesy/KWS

Three rhinos that died at the Mara Triangle are suspected to have died of an infectious disease, close sources have revealed.

The death of the three rhinos, which occurred between November 12 and 19 within the conservancy has sparked fears, with surveillance being stepped up in the entire Mara ecosystem.

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