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

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Cyanide poisoning has been a concern in wildlife conservation, particularly in Africa, where it is sometimes used by poachers to kill elephants for their ivory. The use of pesticides and other toxic substances near wildlife habitats can have devastating effects on local ecosystems, highlighting the need for careful management of human-wildlife interfaces. Kenya's elephant population is already vulnerable due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict, making the investigation into these deaths a significant conservation concern.

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

Analysis of samples collected from carcasses found traces of toxic chemical compound, says Kenya Wildlife Service The recent deaths of 15 elephants near a park in southern Kenya in the past month were likely caused by the animals ingesting pesticides used on nearby tomato farms, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has said. Erustus Kanga, the agency’s director general, told Citizen TV that analysis of samples collected …