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Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has begun preserving Craig, Amboseli National Park's legendary super tusker who died on January 3 at 54.
According to KWS, the completed taxidermy mount will be housed at a designated facility where it will be accessible to the public for viewing, learning and conservation awareness.
The deaths of legendary tuskers Tim and Craig have marked the end of an era in Amboseli, as conservationists now look to a new generation of bulls poised to inherit the park’s kingship.
Craig, one of Kenya’s last super tuskers, has died in Amboseli National Park, leaving behind a legacy of strength, gentle authority, and a lasting impact on conservation and wildlife heritage.
According to the Big Life Foundation, Craig seemed to be in much trouble much of Friday, collapsing intermittently, before standing and moving short distances.
The Kenya Wildlife Service has announced the death of a renowned elephant known as Craig, famed for its large ground-sweeping tusks.
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