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Farmers in Kenya dispute that cyanide poisoning could have killed 15 elephants
Fifteen elephants died in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park from suspected cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes and watermelons found on nearby farms. While initial tests detected cyanide, local farmers are disputing that the contamination originated from their agricultural activities. The incident intensifies concerns regarding human-wildlife conflict due to expanding farming operations near the park.
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