Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54

Craig, a well-known Kenyan elephant and one of Africa's last remaining "super tuskers," died of old age at Amboseli National Park on Saturday at the age of 54. Craig was famous for his exceptionally long tusks, each weighing over 45kg, and was a popular attraction for tourists visiting the park near the Tanzanian border. In 2021, he became an ambassador for the Kenyan beer brand Tusker, which shares a name with tusked male elephants. The Kenya Wildlife Service recognized Craig as an icon of successful conservation, highlighting his calm nature and the role he played in attracting tourists to Kenya, where tourism contributes significantly to the national GDP. His death marks a loss for conservation efforts and the preservation of Africa's natural heritage.

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