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Anthrax outbreak kills 30 hippos in DR Congo's Virunga National Park

An anthrax outbreak in Virunga National Park, DR Congo, has killed 30 hippos since September, according to officials. The disease poses a risk to wildlife and potentially to local communities and livestock, though human cases have not been reported. This is a notable ecological and public-health concern in a region already facing instability.

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NYT World2 days agoCDengCredibility 56%View source

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Mosaic Score5.3
Model confidence0.5
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Source credibility0.6

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