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Wildlife Authority confirms death of 6 lions; poisoning by locals suspected

Muhereza Kyamutetera

The tree climbing lions of Ishasha, are a unique attraction and a highlight especially for visitors transiting between QENP and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see the mountain gorillas, another Ugandan gem.

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“Uganda Wildlife Authority is saddened to announce the death of six lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The carcasses of the lions were found last evening at Ishasha sector with most of their body parts missing. Eight dead vultures were also found at the scene which points to possible poisoning of the lions by unknown people,” read a statement from UWA, the Government of Uganda’s agency

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