The Magnificent Seven – Kruger’s giant elephants - Africa …
Jan 11, 2013 · The Magnificent Seven roamed Kruger National Park less than thirty years ago. They were seven impressive elephant bulls with tusks weighing more than 50 kg each.
The Magnificent Seven - SANParks
Over thirty years ago seven impressive elephant bulls, all with tusks weighing more than 50 kg each, could be found in Kruger National Park. The Chief Warden at the time, Dr U de V Pienaar, decided to publicise these elephants as a successful example of Kruger’s conservation work.
Tourist trampled to death by elephant while reportedly trying to …
5 days ago · A 59-year-old male tourist was trampled to death by an elephant while reportedly trying to save his grandchild at Kruger National Park in South Africa last weekend, according to a statement from ...
Big Trunks, Bigger Questions: Rethinking Elephant Numbers in Kruger
Jan 23, 2025 · What the Research Says About Elephant Numbers So, how many elephants is too many elephants? It’s a question people have wrestled with for ages. Kruger National Park, home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations, has seen their numbers grow from just a handful in the early 1900s to over 31,000 by 2020. That’s a...
African Elephant - Kruger National Park - South Africa
The African Elephant is the world's largest land mammal, and weighs up to 7 tonnes and reaches heights of 3.3 m at the shoulder. Elephants can live to a potential age of 70 years.
Letaba Elephant Hall - SANParks
The Letaba Elephant Hall museum covers elephant evolution, biology, behaviour, ecology and research. It also showcases the ivory of eight of Kruger’s greatest tuskers (including six of the Magnificent Seven). These pages introduce you to these, and some of Kruger’s other big tuskers.
Tourist trampled, killed by elephant at Kruger National Park: …
Jan 28, 2025 · The tourist killed by elephant at Kruger National Park in South Africa was "charged and trampled", park officials say.
Elephants in Kruger National Park: A Complete Guide - Hoedspruit
Dec 17, 2023 · Kruger National Park, a wildlife haven in South Africa, is home to an array of fascinating creatures, with elephants standing out as one of the park's most iconic residents. Encounter with these majestic animals is not only exciting but …
Kruger National Park’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ elephants: Learn more
Apr 7, 2024 · Over 30 years ago, seven elephant bulls, all with tusks weighing more than 50kg each, could be found in the Kruger National Park. The Chief Warden at the time, Dr U de V Pienaar, decided...
Are there too many elephants in Kruger National Park?
Learn about challenges of elephant conservation as faced in South Africa's Kruger National Park during a period of temporary overpopulation of elephants and the consequent environmental degradation there.