Fifteen elephant deaths at Kenya park may be due to cyanide poisoning

Fifteen elephants died near a southern Kenya park over the past month, with the Kenya Wildlife Service confirming that cyanide poisoning was the likely cause. Analysis of samples from the carcasses revealed traces of cyanide, a chemical compound commonly used as a pesticide on nearby tomato farms for pest control. The incident highlights the dangers posed to wildlife from agricultural chemicals and illegal poaching practices.