3 Lions were found beheaded in a national park in Zimbabwe

In a disturbing incident on 21 October 2024, lions in Hwange National Park were found shot, mutilated, and beheaded, with their heads and paws cut off. Local authorities suspect a ritual connotation to these killings, prompting an urgent investigation. Despite efforts to combat poaching in Zimbabwe, such brutal instances of wildlife mutilation continue to occur, with 19 lions killed in poaching-related incidents between 2019 to 2023.

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