Legendary Elephant Craig’s Body To Be Displayed In Museum
Kenyans will soon be able to see the preserved remains of one of Africa’s most famous elephants as part of a one-of-a-kind conservation program, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Craig, the famed Amboseli giant tusker, died at the age of 54, signaling the end of an era in Kenya’s wildlife history.
The Kenya Wildlife Service has begun taxidermy preservation of the renowned elephant as part of attempts to ensure its legacy for future generations.
Taxidermy is the art and science of preserving an animal’s body, usually a vertebrate, by filling or mounting its skin on foam to make a lifelike exhibit for museums, research, or personal souvenirs.
Super tuskers are exceedingly rare elephants with tusks that weigh more than 45 kilos, with only a few known to exist on the African continent.
Craig was born in January 1972 to Cassandra, the great matriarch of the CB elephant herd, making him one of Amboseli National Park’s most prominent residents.
#NDABANEWS: LAST BREATH OF AN AFRICAN LEGEND | CRAIG, AFRICA’S OLDEST ELEPHANT, DIES AT 54
— Thulani Ndaba (@tndaba) January 5, 2026
AMBOSELI, KENYA – Craig, Africa’s oldest elephant, passed away at the age of 54 in Amboseli, Kenya. Born in 1972, Craig became an iconic figure in wildlife conservation and a beloved… pic.twitter.com/pnZ5V6MuqP
Researchers use the letter code “CB” to identify this specific family.
His towering tusks and friendly demeanor made him a global advocate for wildlife protection, drawing tourists from all over the world to behold his magnificence.
According to KWS, the preservation technique will involve precisely conserving Craig’s skin and physical traits to create a lifelike mount that will be used for educational and scientific reasons for many years.
During his remarkable lifetime, Craig fathered numerous calves, ensuring his genetic lineage continues to strengthen elephant populations across the Amboseli ecosystem and beyond.
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In a press statement, KWS revealed that the taxidermy mount will be housed at a designated facility where the public can view it, though KWS has not yet announced the specific location.
“Through taxidermy preservation, we are ensuring that his legacy endures beyond his lifetime, offering future generations a tangible connection to Kenya’s rich wildlife heritage,” stated Prof. Erustus Kanga, Director General of KWS.
He knows he’s looking awesome!
— Hannes Kächele (@hannes_1961) June 6, 2025
In March 2023, Craig (53) was on the verge of starvation in the severe drought. Fortunately, after two weeks of refusing to eat, he finally managed to bring himself to eat the hay offered by the Elephant Garden Camp. At the same time, the… pic.twitter.com/4yrLbw2VGB
KWS revealed that it will communicate further details regarding the timeline and location for public access to view Craig’s preserved form in the coming weeks.
Legendary Elephant Craig’s Body To Be Displayed In Museum
