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‘How many will die?’: The mysterious ailment killing Kenyan elephants

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In July, the Kenya Wildlife Service said toxicology reports found high concentrations of cyanide in the animals' carcasses, suggesting possible pesticide poisoning.

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  1. Courthouse News Service

    ‘How many will die?’: The mysterious ailment killing Kenyan elephants (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    In July, the Kenya Wildlife Service said toxicology reports found high concentrations of cyanide in the animals' carcasses, suggesting possible pesticide poisoning.

  2. France 24

    Kenya: Mysterious illness kills more than a dozen elephants (opens France 24)

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    In Kenya, since the end of June, at least 19 elephants, mostly females or young animals, have died after displaying the same symptoms, notably partial paralysis preventing them from standing.

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