Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the death of Craig, the legendary super tusker elephant famed for its immense, ground-sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence.

In a statement, KWS announced that Craig died on Saturday morning at the age of 54 at Amboseli National park.

Kenya Wildlife Service said that Craig was one of the last remaining super tuskers in Africa, a rare class of bull elephants, whose two tusks weigh over 45 kilograms each. Less than a handful remain today, making Craig, a living monument to Africa’s natural heritage.

KWS revealed that Craig sired a number of calves, ensuring that its powerful bloodline and gentle character lives on across generations.

The statement attributed Craig’s long life and survival to such maturity to decades of dedicated protection by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), working in close collaboration with conservation partners and the local community.

“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,” read part of the statement.

• A Tell Media / KNA report / By Diana Manteo