Hundreds of elephants die in enigmatic form: Not known if there is danger for mankind

A mass of elephant deaths had first been reported in Okavango Delta in early May, with 169 sosh. By mid - June, the number has doubled, with 70 percent of deaths occurring near water wells, according to local sources that wanted to remain anonymous.

This is a massive death of that level that has not been seen for a very long time. Besides being dry, I don't know what else could cause so many deaths,” said Dr. Niall McCann, director of the conservation of a United Kingdom-based National Park, writes The Guardian, translates Periscope.

Botswana's government has not yet tested samples so there is not yet any information about the cause of death or whether there is danger to humanity's health. Two of the possibilities include poisoning or some unknown pathogen.

McCann further added: When we have mass elephant deaths near ne human habitats at the time when animals in our mind (cause of coronary), it seems amazing how the government has not sent samples to a credit lab. ”

Some local witnesses have said that they have seen elephants walking in circles, which is an indicator of neurologic damage.

Dead elephants from all age groups and both sexes have said local reporting.

Elephants who are currently alive have also weakened, suggesting that the deaths will increase in the coming weeks. /Periscope