Ten lions were discovered dead in the Ngorongoro wildlife reserve in Tanzania on Friday. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) reported the discovery, noting that initial findings point to poisoning as the likely cause of death.

While the NCAA has confirmed the deaths and the suspected cause, the investigation remains in its early stages. There is currently no information regarding who might be responsible for the incident or what specific substance was used. The reserve is a major protected area, and the loss of ten lions at once is considered a significant event for the local ecosystem and wildlife conservation efforts in the region.

At this time, the authorities have not released details on whether they have identified any suspects or if there is an ongoing search for individuals involved in the suspected poisoning. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.