Mysterious Fungal Toxin Suspected in Sudden Deaths of Ten Elephants at Indian Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh, India – A mysterious affliction has claimed the lives of ten wild elephants at the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in central India, prompting concerns about the safety of wildlife in this lush national park. The elephants, discovered last week, were part of a herd that initially manifested symptoms of severe illness, including tremors and irregular movements, leading to their tragic demise shortly after. Officials at the reserve, alarmed by the sudden deaths, have pointed to …