Mysterious Skin Condition Killing Giraffes - KWS
A giraffe at Sabuli conservancy that succumbed to the mysterious skin condition
Nation
The veterinary officers of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) are looking into a mysterious disease that has been killing giraffes in Wajir.
The skin disease, which spreads to the mouth altering the giraffes’ feeding, is said to have killed more than 10 giraffes at the Sabuli conservancy in Wajir county, which is home to 40 giraffes.
According to Wajir county KWS warden Karimi Mbaka, two giraffes have recently died from the condition. He pointed out that the disease might be linked to the drought experienced in the region since it is said to be rampant during the dry season.