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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
Many elephants are dying in Kenya. People think that pesticides might be the reason. Pesticides are chemicals that kill insects. Some experts say they are not sure about this. They talked to the BBC about their doubts. They think there could be other reasons.
These deaths are making people ask questions. They want to know why the elephants are dying. Experts are studying the problem. They hope to find answers soon. This is important because elephants are very special animals.
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