Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers
- Published on 15/08/2026 - 4:34 GMT+2 At least 19 elephants have died since June in a wildlife region of southern Kenya near the Tanzanian border and Mount Kilimanjaro.
- The local operations head says the number has now reached 20, while authorities continue trying to establish the cause.
- Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning from pesticides used on nearby farmland.
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- Published on 15/08/2026 - 4:34 GMT+2 At least 19 elephants have died since June in a wildlife region of southern Kenya near the Tanzanian border and Mount Kilimanjaro.
- The local operations head says the number has now reached 20, while authorities continue trying to establish the cause.
- Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning from pesticides used on nearby farmland.
Sources: Euronews