Poachers kill 3 elephants, 5 zebras in eastern Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- At least three elephants were shot dead and five zebras, four antelopes and one buffalo have been killed by snares set by poachers in Tanzania's eastern district of Rufiji in Coast region, an official said Thursday.

Edward Gowele, Rufiji district commissioner, said the elephants were shot dead between late July and mid-August and the five zebras, four antelopes and one buffalo were found dead after they were trapped in the Juhiwangumwa wildlife management area located close to the Nyerere National Park.