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Originally published by Kenyanstop
January 3, 2026
16h ago
KWS Mourns Death of A Famous Elephant

Elephants in the wild typically live 60-70 years, significantly longer than their captive counterparts who often survive only 40 years or less...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced the death of Craig, a famous super tusker elephant, on Saturday, January 3, at the age of 54 in Amboseli National Park.
- Craig belonged to an extremely rare class of bull elephants whose tusks each weigh over 45 kilograms (100 lbs).
- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), alongside conservation partners and local communities, provided decades of protection that ensured his remarkable longevity.
- Only a handful of these majestic super tuskers remain globally.
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