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- Six African wild dog pups were killed in Zimbabwe in a road collision tied to an incomplete wildlife protection fence funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
- The African Wildlife Conservation Fund (AWCF) described the incident as a 'heartbreaking and preventable tragedy'.
- The fence cost about $30,000 and was halted due to budget cuts.
- AWCF has seen funding reduced and is fundraising to strengthen wildlife protection measures.
