Satao (elephant)
Satao, one of Kenya's tuskers | |
| Species | African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1968 |
| Died | 30 May 2014 (aged 45–46) |
| Known for | Iconic Kenyan tusker |
Satao (c. 1968 – 30 May 2014) was one of Kenya's largest African elephants. He was known as a tusker because his tusks were so long that they almost touched the ground. The Tsavo Trust announced that Satao was killed by poachers using a poisoned arrow on 30 May 2014.