Kenyan authorities are urgently investigating the deaths of 14 wild elephants found in a national park in the southern region of the country. The cause has not yet been confirmed, with possibilities including disease, poisoning, or other factors.
The BBC reported on Tuesday, 28 Jul 2026 GMT+7, that Kenyan officials have launched an urgent investigation after 14 wild elephants died mysteriously around the Amboseli National Park in the southern part of the country.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) told the BBC that experts are examining the elephant carcasses and have sent tissue samples to laboratories to determine whether the deaths were caused by disease, poisoning, or other factors.
Amboseli National Park and its surrounding area, known as the "Amboseli ecosystem," is a vast region bordering Tanzania, renowned for its rich wildlife.
Officials noted this is the first time in several decades that so many elephants have died simultaneously, following successful crackdowns on poaching in recent years.
The KWS stated that there is currently no evidence pointing to a single cause of death. The carcasses include elephants of different ages and sexes, suggesting the incident is not limited to a single herd or specific group.
Duncan Wanyama, head of communications at the wildlife conservation agency, told local media that elephant carcasses were found scattered around Amboseli National Park, ranging from 15 to 30 kilometers from the park boundary.
According to data from the Amboseli Trust for Elephants, which monitors wildlife movement in the area, over 2,000 elephants currently inhabit the Amboseli ecosystem in 2025.
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