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THE FAMOUS TUSKERS ELEPHANTS...... I had posted this blog yesterday but it got vanished and re-posting it today with hope... Conservationists are mourning the loss of another beloved tusker elephant, which was killed by poachers in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park. Elephants whose tusks grow so large and almost touch the ground have become known as tuskers, but those beautiful tusks that make them unique have also put them in serious danger. Now, another tusker’s life has been taken. A team from the Tsavo Trust discovered the body of a male in January while conducting an aerial survey, and released the news this week that he has been identified as Satao II, a 50-year-old bull, named after Satao – another tusker which was killed and mutilated by poachers in 2014. “I am pretty gutted really. This particular elephant was one that was very approachable, one of those easy old boys to find. Many others are much more difficult to see,” Richard Moller of the Tsavo Trust said. The exact cause of his death hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s believed he was killed by a poisoned arrow while he was feeding in the eastern part of the park, which has been a “poaching hot spot” for those who use that method to kill. Although the loss is incredibly tragic, according to the Tsavo Trust, Satao II’s enormous tusks, which weighed 112 and 111 pounds, respectively, were still intact and were recovered before they could make their way into the illegal trade. Two poachers who are believed to be responsible for his death have also been arrested, while one AK-47, 12 poisoned arrows, three bows and some other equipment were recovered. It’s now unfortunately estimated that there are as few as 25 of these magnificent tuskers left in the wild, while only 10 were seen by the Tsavo Trust in January. The death of this beloved elephant isn’t just a heartbreaking one, the loss of older tuskers is a major genetic loss, and can impact elephant society, as they and other older elephants are the ones who pass knowledge down to younger generations. While international efforts are now underway to close ivory markets and stop the illegal trade, for elephants, change on our part can’t come quickly enough. It’s still feared that the poaching crisis could cause their extinction in the near future, with an estimated 100 killed every day for nothing more than their tusks. It is very unfortunate, sad and frustrated that such exceptional beautiful animals are killed by poachers, for their tasks and for the sake of money, while they are wonderful to watch and a need for the ecology of the planet, and moreover it takes them decades for their tusks to reach this size and length, which are up to 3 mts long, touching the ground while standing. That's why these huge elephants with such tusks are called TUSKERS. They are of a different species than the normal elephants. Imagine if the remaining great tuskers get extinct, How our , g/kinds and future generation would ever see them live in nature, except on photos or videos. I have posted some photos of those huge Tuskers elephants, The first photo is the oldest beloved Tusker, named Satao, which poachers have killed recently for her tusks. Other photos are some of the same breed. I wish and hope they don't go extinct, for the sake of the ecology. Hope my above blog has given you a good insight about these great Tuskers of the forests. Thanks for your read and happy viewing. Lisa.       |
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Very sad for these wonderful animals, hoping all won't be instinct soon, would be a great loss for the animal kingdom and appalling for the ecology.
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I've been several time on the Safari in Kenya and have admired such Tuskers and lots of others beautiful animals in nature, it was so wonderful and a real pleasure for the eyes. 
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It is illegal to buy or sell ivory, but that doesn't mean it isn't being done..... and when something is on the black market, the cost goes up. I did see an article about elephant tusks being coated with a pink colored dye. It doesn't harm the animal, but makes the tusks unusable. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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MrsJoe, hi, Thank you for passing by and for your comments as well. Here in my country too it's illegal to sell or buy Ivory. There's no black market for it here also. The law here are very severe and all containers, post parcels etc are well fetched and scanned too. You are correct about the pink coat put on the tusks, it does eventually prevent usage of such items. Thank you again dear MrsJoe, let's hope poaching would diminish and these great animals would be safe. My kind regards to you and MrJoe as well. Lisa.
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Ranger hi, Thank you for your visit and your meaningful comments on my above topic. You correct in your statement Ranger. I for one, knows what has happened to all those tons of ceased tusks. It was so disgraceful to watch burning. Yes, now the poachers use poison to kill those elephants though they are being watched by helico but they hide in the bush to make it more difficult to see them. I've also seen pics of the dead elephants too. It's really heartbreaking seeing their bodies rotting un the sun. Thanks again Ranger for your input. My kind regards to you. Have a nice day. Lisa
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So sad! Thanks for your interesting blog, Lisa. Have a great weekend.   Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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DanDee hi, I do wish poaching stops too DanDee, cause the world is losing so many beautiful and exceptional animals, which maybe the next generation won't be able to admire. Thank you so much for your visit and for your nice comments. I wish you and your family, a pleasant weekend. Lisa. )
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Lucy my dear friend, hello, How great reading from you, am so glad for your visit and your wonderful comments. I wanted to inform the reading about the poaching of this beautiful Tuskers which are falling nearly to extinction, by those heartless poachers. Thank you for liking my blog, I wish you and all of yours, a happy weekend. Lisa,
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