The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem. Preliminary tests detected a possible toxic substance in samples collected from some of the deceased animals.

• 15 elephants died between June 24 and July 24.
• The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is leading the investigation.
• 10 of the elephants showed symptoms of partial paralysis before dying, with further lab analysis needed to confirm the toxic substance and its source.