Fifteen elephant deaths at Kenya park may be due to cyanide poisoning
Fifteen elephants died near a southern Kenya park within the past month, with analysis of samples from their carcasses revealing traces of cyanide poisoning. The Kenya Wildlife Service determined that the elephants likely ingested the toxic chemical from pesticides used on nearby tomato farms. Cyanide is commonly used in agricultural settings for pest control and predator management, though it has also been weaponized by poachers.
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Fifteen elephant deaths at Kenya park may be due to cyanide poisoning
Fifteen elephants died near a southern Kenya park within the past month, with analysis of samples from their carcasses revealing traces of cyanide poisoning. The Kenya Wildlife Service determined that the elephants likely ingested the toxic chemical from pesticides used on nearby tomato farms. Cyanide is commonly used in agricultural settings for pest control and predator management, though it has also been weaponized by poachers.
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