The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has initiated an investigation following the discovery of 14 deceased elephants in the vicinity of Amboseli National Park. Experts are currently analyzing tissue samples from the animals to determine if the deaths resulted from poisoning, disease, or other external factors.
According to KWS, the carcasses were located between 15km and 30km from the park's boundaries. The group includes elephants of varying ages and sexes, indicating that the incident is not confined to a specific family unit. Officials noted that there is currently no evidence to suggest a single cause for the mortalities.
This event is considered highly unusual for the region, which has seen significant success in curbing poaching activities. Duncan Wanyama, head of communication for the KWS, confirmed that this is the first time in several decades that such a large number of elephant deaths has been recorded in the area. Data from the Amboseli Trust for Elephants indicates that the ecosystem supported a population of over 2,000 elephants as of 2025.
Source: BBC News
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