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Three lions die after falling in poachers' traps

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Masai Mara National Reserve has lost three lions, four hyenas and an eland to poachers' traps. The incident occurred at the Olchorro-Orowua conservancy within the vast reserve that is recovering from travel restrictions brought about by Covid-19.

The carcasses of the eight animals, suspected to have died a week ago, were found by rangers in the conservancy located in Narok West. According to area Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Senior Warden Richard Chepkwony, the three lions; a mature male, a lioness and young male, died due to strangulation.

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