Kenyan authorities have launched an inquiry following the unexplained deaths of 15 elephants in and around Amboseli National Park over the past month. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) reported that 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying, while the remaining five were found deceased with their bodies partially scavenged.

The animals, predominantly female elephants and their calves, were lost in the Kimana Sanctuary and Kuku Ranch regions adjacent to the park. Among the fatalities, only one male elephant was identified.

Preliminary laboratory analyses carried out by the University of Nairobi revealed the presence of a "potential toxic substance" in samples taken from the affected elephants. Authorities have yet to confirm the exact nature of the toxin or establish how the animals were exposed.

KWS officials are continuing investigations to determine the cause of death, which has raised concerns about possible environmental hazards or intentional poisoning within the wildlife sanctuary. Conservationists have expressed alarm over the fatalities, emphasizing the need for swift action to protect the remaining elephant population in the area.

Efforts are underway to monitor the health of other wildlife within Amboseli National Park and surrounding ecosystems to prevent further losses, while officials work to identify the source of the suspected toxin.