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Kenya investigates the deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Fifteen elephants have died in Kenya's Amboseli National Park over the past month, prompting an investigation by wildlife authorities.
- Ten elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying, while five were found dead with carcasses partially consumed by scavengers.
- Most of the deceased were female elephants and their calves, with deaths occurring in the Kimana Sanctuary and Kuku Ranch areas around the park.
- Preliminary tests detected a potential toxic substance, but further analyses have yielded mixed results, and additional testing is ongoing.
- Authorities are also investigating environmental factors, including water sources, and have assured the public that there is no evidence the condition is transmissible to humans.
