Sad news from Africa! I was sorry to hear on 3rd January 2026, Craig, the legendary “super tusker,” at the age of 54, passed away from natural causes at his home in the Amboseli National Park in Kenya.
Craig was the last of the rare bull elephants known as super tuskers, whose tusks were long enough to brush the ground as they walked, and each reportedly weighed more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms).
His magnificent tusks and tranquil demeanor made him a celebrity around the world, as he calmly posed for wildlife photographers and tourists. He was also famed for representing the Tusker beer brand and was part of Kenya’s success in elephant conservation, whose numbers have increased in recent years thanks to these efforts.
Although his passing will be greatly mourned by wildlife fans, conservationists, and the Kenya Wildlife Service, his life will be remembered and celebrated, and I am glad to know that Craig fathered many calves, so his bloodline will continue.