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Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: Investigators
Fifteen elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park likely died from cyanide poisoning, suspected to stem from pesticides on nearby farms. Investigators found tomatoes in the elephants’ stomachs, suggesting they consumed contaminated plants. The International Fund for Animal Welfare condemned the incident, highlighting the environmental impact of toxic substances.
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- Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms
- Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms
- Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms
- Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes