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Amboseli elephant deaths: Kenya Wildlife Service launches urgent inquiry after 14 carcasses found

The Kenya Wildlife Service is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem. Authorities state the animals died after consuming tomatoes from nearby farms. These tomatoes were sprayed with cyanide.

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The investigation has identified cyanide poisoning from farm crops as the cause of death.

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  1. Cyanide Poisoning Kills 15 Elephants in Amboseli National Park

    The Kenya Wildlife Service is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem. Authorities state the animals died after consuming tomatoes from nearby farms. These tomatoes were sprayed with cyanide.

    What's confirmed:

    • Fifteen elephants died in Amboseli National Park.
    • The Kenya Wildlife Service launched an inquiry into the deaths.
    • The elephants died from cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms.
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