# Cyanide in pesticide suspected in deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya

Kenyan officials suspect that cyanide found in a tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants in a wildlife area. The elephants likely ingested the chemical when feeding on treated crops or soil. The incident highlights ongoing human-wildlife conflict and risks from agricultural chemicals to endangered species.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9e0v5xmdyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT