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Drought, Anthrax May Lead Rare Zebra to Extinction
Jan 24 2006, Irani

The rare Grevy’s zebra in Kenya, already struggling with a searing drought that has hit east Africa, is dying in scores with the outbreaks of deadly anthrax across the region, to the extent of threatening the endangered species with extinction,...

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