Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Kenya Mourns Beloved 'Super Tusker' Elephant Craig
Kenya is sad because a very special elephant named Craig died.
Craig was very old, 54 years, and had huge tusks that touched the ground.
He lived in a protected area called Amboseli National Park, where many tourists came to see him.
Craig was calm and friendly, and people loved taking pictures with him.
He was one of the last elephants with such big tusks in Africa.
A beer company even adopted him to help protect him.
Kenya has been working hard to protect elephants, and their numbers have been growing.
Even though Craig is gone, he left behind many baby elephants that he helped create, so his family will live on.
Craig, a 54-year-old 'super tusker' elephant, died of natural causes in Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
Craig was known for his immense tusks, each weighing over 45 kg, and his calm, dignified presence.
He was a major tourist attraction and was adopted by East African Breweries' Tusker brand in 2021.
Kenya's elephant population has grown from 36,280 in 2021 to 42,072 in 2025.
Craig fathered several calves, ensuring his bloodline continues across generations.
- Who
- Craig, a 'super tusker' elephant
- What
- Death of a beloved elephant
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Amboseli National Park, Kenya
- Why
- Natural causes
- Name
- Craig
- Age at Death
- 54
- Location
- Amboseli National Park, Kenya
- Cause of Death
- Natural causes
- Tusk Weight
- Over 45 kg each
- Adopter
- East African Breweries (Tusker brand)
- Kenya's Elephant Population (2025)
- 42,072