Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
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Notable Quotes
"It's difficult to tell because we've not seen these kind of cases before."
— Dr Isaac Lekolool , Academic
"We haven't got enough detailed information to have confidence in this claim that it's due to pesticides in crops."
— Paula Kahumbu , Activist
"We have stayed with this wildlife for decades and have never experienced this."
— Daniel Nina , Activist
Key People
Represents some of the landowners in the Kimana area.
Chief vet of Kenya's Wildlife Service.
World-renowned conservationist who has worked with elephants for nearly 30 years.
Author of a report by Kenyan food safety initiative Route to Food.
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A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
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