Dida, Africa’s largest female Tusker, has died at Tsavo National Park in Kenya. She was 60-65 years old and died from natural causes due to old age.
Dida was a magnificent creature and will be greatly missed by those who had the privilege of seeing her. She was a true icon of the African wilderness and her death is a huge loss for the wildlife of this continent.
We can all take comfort in knowing that Dida lived a full life and died of natural causes. She was a true ambassador for her species and will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
Kenya Wildlife Service mourns the death of Dida
A matriach has rested
We are saddened by the death of Dida who was possibly Africa’s largest female Tusker and a Matriarch residing in
@KWSTsavoEast National Park. She died from natural causes due to old age having lived a full life to about 60-65 years old.
With great sadness, the world mourned as KWS announced officially the passing of Dida, the matriarch of Kenya’s elephant family.
Those who got to see her through pictures and videos as well as those who had the exquisite pleasure of meeting her in person will remember her.
Dida was a kind and loving Tusker. She was the heart and soul of the elephant family in many parks across Kenya.
