Emano Ligunza

Kenya wildlife officials say the six lions and 34 vultures died inside Amboseli National Park after feeding on a cow carcass deliberately laced with poison.

The killing of wildlife and poaching are considered serious crimes, with offenders facing 20 years in jail or fines of up to $120,000.

Kenya saw a surge in human-wildlife conflict last year, with more than 44 people killed, including eight trampled by a herd of elephants last month.

Environmentalists say the increased interaction is due to a severe drought that has pushed wild animals into residential areas and urbanization that has seen cities encroach international parks and forests.

For NPR News, I'm Emano Ligunza in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kenya wildlife officials say the six lions and 34 vultures died inside Amboseli National Park after feeding on a cow carcass deliberately laced with poison.

The killing of wildlife and poaching are considered serious crimes with offenders facing 20 years in jail or fines of up to $120,000.

Kenya saw a surge in human-wildlife conflict last year with more than 44 people killed, including eight trampled by a herd of elephants last month.

Environmentalists say the increased interaction is due to a severe drought that has pushed wild animals into residential areas and urbanization that has seen cities encroach international parks and forests.

For NPR News, I'm Emano Ligunza in Nairobi, Kenya.