The Guardian
Kenya Investigates Mysterious Elephant Deaths: Poisoning Suspected, but Probably Not a Murder Mystery
Fifteen elephants die mysteriously in Kenya; labs disagree on poison, but agree it's bad news for the herd.
2026-07-29
The Guardian
2026-04-24
BBC World
Italy’s Wolves Get a Grim Population Control Plan: Suspected Poisoning, 18 Deaths in a Week
Someone in Italy decided that 18 wolves needed a sudden, unauthorized population reduction via poisoned bait, prompting outrage from officials and fears for the critically endangered Marsican bear.
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