A large tusker elephant eats grass at dawn during the dry season in Kenya as the sky shows color at sunrise.

Gentle Giant

Kenya, Africa

An elephant with large, prominent tusks is generally referred to as a “tusker”. This one is quite calm as it strolls along the savannah at sunrise.

"Super Tuskers" are a specific category of elephant with massive tusks weighing over 100 pounds (45 kg) that often touch the ground. A genetic variation causes these tusks to grow faster and longer, making them unique.

Unfortunately, these large-tusked elephants are highly prized by poachers which has greatly dwindled their numbers. Super Tuskers are incredibly rare today, with most found in Kenya, specifically, but not exclusively in the Tsavo ecosystem.

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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