Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: Investigators

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

Analysis of samples collected from carcasses found traces of toxic chemical compound, says Kenya Wildlife Service The recent deaths of 15 elephants near a park in southern Kenya in the past month were likely caused by the animals ingesting pesticides used on nearby tomato farms, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has sai

Mass elephant die-off in Kenya linked to cyanide on tomato farm  The Times

Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms  AP News

Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms  Toronto Star

Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities

Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities