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PHELWANE died in 1988.
Phelwane was named after a spruit which crosses
the Satara - Orpen road.
H I S T O R Y
Photographed by: Dave Butland
Location: Near H7 Satara-Orpen area
Date : Early 1980-s
PHELWANE
LEGENDARY TUSKER *** PHELWANE
CHARACTERISTICS
Phelwane's right tusk was more straight, the left more curved upwards. He had very heavy tusks.
Allthough he was not one of the Magnificent 7 his tusks are exposed in the Letaba Elephant Hall
TUSKS
Left Tusk Right Tusk
63,8 KG 71,7 KG
257 CM 277 CM
AREA
Satara