Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms
Summary
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya have died from cyanide poisoning after consuming contaminated tomatoes from farms near Amboseli National Park, raising concerns about wider impacts on livestock and wildlife.
Key Points
- Fifteen elephants have died in southern Kenya due to suspected cyanide poisoning from contaminated tomatoes.
- The contaminated tomatoes came from farms neighboring the Amboseli National Park.
- Kenya Wildlife Service detected cyanide as the toxic agent in laboratory tests.
- Authorities warn the poisoning could also impact local livestock grazing in the area.
