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Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: Investigators

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The investigation is still under way and it is not yet clear whether the poisoning was accidental or deliberate.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities

  2. CBS News

    Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes (opens CBS News)

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    Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.

  3. The Guardian

    Fifteen elephant deaths at Kenya park may be due to cyanide poisoning (opens The Guardian)

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    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 S…

  4. Courthouse News Service

    Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: Investigators (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    The investigation is still under way and it is not yet clear whether the poisoning was accidental or deliberate.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Kenya: 15 dead elephants likely poisoned by cyanide (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The elephants ate contaminated tomatoes from nearby farms. It was unclear if the poisoning was deliberate or accidental.

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