Mystery surrounds the deaths of 18 elephants in Kenya’s famous Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary tests pointing to possible cyanide poisoning linked to contaminated tomatoes. Wildlife authorities are investigating how the elephants were exposed as conservationists raise concerns over hazardous chemicals near one of Africa’s most important elephant habitats. SOURCE: 18 Elephants Die in Kenya’s Amboseli as Poisoning Mystery Deepens BY: eTurboNews
Preliminary tests suggest possible cyanide poisoning linked to contaminated tomatoes.
A total of 18 elephants have died.
Wildlife authorities are investigating the source of the poisoning.
It raises alarms about hazardous chemicals near important elephant habitats.