More frequent drought in Kenya often leaves grasslands barren, with nothing remaining for many animals to eat.
Wildlife in East Africa have been observed becoming more violent and aggressive due to the effects of climate change, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
“Wildlife such as elephants have become bolder, frequently raiding human settlements in search of food and water, and baboons have been seen killing lambs,” KWS scientist Judith Nyunja told Kenya’s Business Daily.
She added that hippopotami have been observed invading farms, where they feed on fruit.
Nyunja says competition for diminishing resources is causing more human-wildlife conflicts, often resulting in the deaths of the animals.
Climate change has resulted in East Africa being parched by drought about every two or three years compared to the previous long-term average of around once per decade.
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