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July 30, 2026
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Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: investigators

Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: investigators

The deaths occurred in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border...

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Fifteen elephants have likely died from cyanide poisoning in Kenya's Amboseli National Park over the past month, according to investigators who suspect contaminated pesticides from nearby farms.

  • 15 elephants died over a period of three weeks.
  • The Kenya Wildlife Service is conducting a preliminary investigation.
  • Investigators suspect the elephants ingested cyanide from tomatoes treated with strong pesticides.

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