Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Farewell to Craig, the Last Super Tusker
Craig was a very special elephant who lived in Kenya.
He was known for his huge tusks, which made him one of the last super tuskers in Africa.
Craig was born in 1972 and lived a long, free life in the wild.
Many people loved seeing him because he was so majestic and calm.
Sadly, Craig passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at the age of 54.
He was a symbol of the fight against poaching and left behind many descendants.
Unlike elephants in captivity, Craig lived a life of freedom, which made him very lucky.
People who met him will always remember his gentle presence.
Craig, a famous African super tusker, passed away on January 3, 2024, at the age of 54.
He was known for his massive tusks, with one weighing about 50 kg, making him a symbol of anti-poaching efforts.
Craig was born in 1972 to the matriarch Cassandra of the CB family in Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
He lived a full life in the wild, unlike domesticated elephants in places like Kerala, India, which are kept in chains.
Craig's calm and majestic presence made him one of the most photographed elephants in the world.
- Who
- Craig, a famous African super tusker elephant
- What
- Craig's passing at the age of 54
- When
- January 3, 2024, two hours before sunrise
- Where
- Amboseli National Park, Kenya
- Why
- Natural causes, having lived a full life in the wild
- Name
- Craig
- Birth Year
- 1972
- Death Date
- January 3, 2024
- Age at Death
- 54
- Location
- Amboseli National Park, Kenya
- Tusk Weight
- 50 kg (one tusk)
- Mother
- Cassandra (of the CB family)
- Significance
- Symbol of anti-poaching efforts and one of the last super tuskers