Big Tuskers of Yesterday
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LETABA I
Died but unknown when
This bull was first recorded in 1979 and was
already an old elephant at that time. He was quite
docile and was often seen in the Letaba area.
(This info now overruled by the film frames of Richard Gillatt, recorded first in 1977)
Letaba rest camp and surrounding area.
H I S T O R Y
A R E A
Characteristics
His left tusk was long and curved
inwards. The right tusk was broken off and was more like a stump.
Tusks
Left Tusk Right Tusk
Tuskers of Africa
Filmed by Richard Gillatt in 1979 (right) and
1977 (under)
These pictures are created by using some film frames and shown here because of historical value
Update 6-1-2012 Pictures by Richard Gillatt