Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes

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

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Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

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Courthouse News ServiceCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: Investigators

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Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

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Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

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Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes

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Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

Kenya: 15 dead elephants likely poisoned by cyanide

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

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

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Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes

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