""Early this morning, Amboseli National Park, Kenya and indeed the world lost a true icon. Craig, the legendary super tusker famed for its immense, ground-sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence, passed on at the age of 54," the Kenya Wildlife Service reported on Saturday. Craig was not only a major draw for tourists and conservationists but also a symbol of successful conservation efforts. He often paused patiently for visitors to film him."
""His long life and survival to such maturity were made possible through decades of dedicated protection by Kenya Wildlife Service, working in close collaboration with conservation partners and the local community," the wildlife service said. "Continuous monitoring, anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and community stewardship ensured that Craig lived freely and safely, demonstrating what collective commitment to wildlife conservation can achieve," it added."
Craig died of natural causes at age 54 in Amboseli National Park. He was a legendary super tusker known for immense ground-sweeping tusks and a calm, dignified presence, often pausing for visitors to film him. Craig attracted tourists and conservationists and became a symbol of conservation success across East Africa. Kenya reports an increase in elephant numbers from about 36,000 in 2021 to over 42,000 today. His long life reflected decades of protection by Kenya Wildlife Service, conservation partners, and local communities through monitoring, anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and community stewardship. Craig was adopted by East African Breweries' Tusker brand and fathered many calves.
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