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Zimbabwe says 55 elephants die from starvation after drought

A herd of elephants gather at a water hole in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

At least 55 elephants have died in a game park in western Zimbabwe since September from starvation caused by a severe drought, the wildlife agency said on Monday.

Zimparks spokesman Tinashe Farawo said the animals had died near water holes dotted around the Hwange National Park, a sign that they had travelled long distances to access water.

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