Virus brings wildlife catastrophe to Africa
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Africa is facing a wildlife catastrophe, claim park rangers and conservation experts. The closure of safari tourism in the wake of the pandemic has not just ruined the industry but also leading to an increase in poaching. A surge in poaching sees thousands of unemployed people dependent on the industry turn their focus on wild animals for food. Experts also warn about more organized poaching of endangered species.