1 August 2026
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Cyanide Poisoning Suspected in Deaths of 15 Elephants Near Kenya Park

Fifteen elephants died near Kenya's Amboseli National Park between June 24 and July 24, 2026. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) suspects the animals were poisoned by eating tomatoes sprayed with cyanide pesticides on nearby farms. Preliminary laboratory tests found cyanide in…

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  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

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