Seven rhinos die mysteriously after translocation to Tsavo East

Rangers work to push one of the rhinos that were relocated to to the new Tsavo rhino sanctuary last week from the Nairobi National Park. (File, Standard)

All seven of the critically endangered black rhinos that were relocated to Tsavo East National park have died. The seven were among the 14 rhinos that were marked to be moved from Lake Nakuru and Nairobi national parks in an effort to save them from poachers.

Mystery surrounds the circumstances under which the animals died. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) refused to comment, amidst rising pressure from conservationists and Kenyans on social media calling for an explanation on how the rhinos died.