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August 7, 2026
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KWS Shares New Findings on Mysterious Death of 16 Elephants

KWS Shares New Findings on Mysterious Death of 16 Elephants

KWS now says it has intensified elephant surveillance, ranger patrols and veterinary monitoring in the Amboseli-Kimana areas to prevent further deaths...

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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced preliminary findings into the deaths of 16 elephants in Amboseli National Park, with laboratory results suggesting cyanide poisoning as the likely cause.

  • 16 elephants, primarily adult females and calves, died between June 24 and July 31, 2026.
  • The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in collaboration with the University of Nairobi and the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), is investigating the incident.
  • Investigators are exploring potential contamination of water, soil, or forage, and the role of cyanogenic plants like giant star grass.

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