Tag: elephants
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CITES Ivory Trade Reform: Local Communities Key, Jacobsohn
Western groups under scrutiny as CITES ivory trade decision lands Conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn has sparked a robust debate about the best path to protecting African wildlife, especially elephants, after a recent CITES decision on the ivory trade. In her assessment, Western animal-rights organizations have too often dictated approaches that fail to address the realities on…
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Kenya Mourns Beloved ‘Super Tusker’ Elephant Craig, A Symbol Of Wildlife Protection
Introduction: A Nation Bids Farewell to a Living Legend Kenya is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic wildlife ambassadors, a male elephant known as “Craig,” or the beloved “super tusker.” At 54 years old, Craig’s life in the wild spanned decades of change for Kenya’s elephant populations, including a sharp rise in…
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Kenya Mourns Craig the Super Tusker: A Symbol of Elephant Protection
Kenya Remembers Craig, the Beloved Super Tusker Kenya is grieving the loss of one of its most famous residents in the wild: Craig, a towering bull elephant known to locals and researchers as a “super tusker.” At age 54, the venerable elephant died in his natural habitat, leaving behind a legacy that many say helped…
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Kenya Mourns Beloved ‘Super Tusker’ Craig as Iconic Elephant Dies at 54
Legacy of a Legend: Craig the Super Tusker Kenyan conservationists and communities are paying tribute to Craig, a legendary bull elephant known as the “Super Tusker,” who died at the age of 54. Craig spent decades roaming one of Kenya’s most wildlife-rich landscapes, a living symbol of the country’s ongoing efforts to safeguard elephants from…
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Craig’s Long Life: What an Elephant’s Story Teaches Us About Conservation
Introduction: A Life That Connects People to Conservation The untimely death of a publicly known wild animal often stirs public emotion. Yet when that animal is an elephant whose life has been documented across decades, the impact goes beyond sentiment. Craig’s long life offers a rare window into the realities of elephant conservation — from…
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Kenya Mourns Beloved ‘Super Tusker’ Craig: A Life of Courage in the Wild
Kenya Bids Farewell to a Legend Kenyan conservationists and communities are mourning the loss of Craig, a famed “super tusker” whose towering ivory and long life in the wild became a emblem of the country’s evolving stance against poaching. At age 54, Craig’s death marks the end of an era, but also a milestone in…
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KWS Faces Decision on Preserving Legendary Super Tusker Craig’s Remains
Introduction: The End of an Era for Africa’s Iconic Super Tusker The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced on January 3, 2026, that it is weighing options for preserving the remains of Craig, one of Africa’s most recognizable and oldest super tuskers. Craig’s death in Amboseli National Park has sparked a national and international conversation about…
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KWS to Decide on Preservation of Legendary Super Tusker Craig After His Death
Overview: A legend passes and a policy question emerges The death of Craig, one of Africa’s most iconic and oldest super tuskers, has set in motion a debate that goes beyond the fate of a single elephant. In Amboseli National Park, researchers, conservationists, and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) are weighing options for what to…