If you’ve ever watched a herd of elephants moving across the African plains, you’ve seen the calm confidence of a leader guiding them. That leader is normally the matriarch.

Do all elephants have tusks? We answer this often asked question about elephants.

Craig is no longer with us At 3:32 AM on 4 January 2026, Craig, Amboseli’s most recognisable tusker, died at the age of 54. He had experienced serious digestive issues in November 2025, which he recovered from, but deteriorated again and collapsed intermittently before lying down in the early hours and not rising. Evidence suggests age related tooth wear limited his ability to process food, a natural end faced by many older elephants. Amboseli in Kenya is one of those places

My love for the African elephants started when I was a child. I was always fascinated by these majestic animals and their unique beauty....