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Who replaces Craig? Inside Amboseli's race for next Tusker king

Craig the Elephant, who died in Amboseli at the age of 50 [Courtesy]

The past five years have seen the deaths of some of the largest tuskers in Amboseli. These elephants roamed the southern Kenya conservation area for decades, becoming the undisputed kings of the savannah.

In February 2020, Tim, the majestic elephant who ruled the plains of Amboseli, died. He was 50 and succumbed to natural causes.

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