https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-arrested-over-suspected-poisoning-of-elephants-in-kenyaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-arrested-over-suspected-poisoning-of-elephants-in-kenyahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-arrested-over-suspected-poisoning-of-elephants-in-kenya#u48774Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:30:54 +0000Kenyan authorities arrested four farmers and seized toxic substances during an investigation into the deaths of 18 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem. Investigators are probing whether the animals died from cyanide poisoning linked to tomatoes contaminated with pesticides. While arrests have been made, experts remain divided over the exact cause of death. The mystery persists because scavengers, including hyenas and vultures, have fed on the carcasses without suffering any apparent harm.Why it mattersThe Amboseli ecosystem is a critical habitat for African elephants. Mass deaths of these anim