Drought Is Killing Zebras, Elephants, and Wildebeest in East Africa

Droughts Set to Increase

The body of a waterbuck in Samburu National Reserve. Photo: Frederick Lerneryd/AFP (Getty Images)

Droughts like these are happening more often as the world becomes warmer. Extreme droughts that used to be rare are now happening about 70% more frequently, the International Panel on Climate Change found in its latest comprehensive report.

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