Fallen Giants - Death on the delta.
Hundreds of elephants are dying in Botswana. There are no signs of external trauma or poisoning, leaving experts baffled.
Episode Artwork: Michael Wilcox (Unsplash @mvwilcox)
Producer: Nial Fernandes (Instagram @mtepodcast)
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