woefully , conservationists at Tsavo East National Park in Kenya herald the destruction of Satao , one of their most iconic elephant bulls . Satao was know for his tremendous tusks , which was for sure a ingredient in him being targeted by poachers . The elephant , believe to be over 45 years old , was gone over twenty days before his time .
Satao ’s carcass was discovered on June 2nd , but officials from Kenya Wildlife Services ( KWS ) and Tsavo Trust want to be absolutely sure of the elephant ’s identity before making any announcement . His body was found by patrols search the area by melodic phrase . “ [ T]here is no doubt that Satao is dead , killed by an ivory poacher ’s poison arrow to feed the seemingly insatiable need for ivory in far off countries , ” Tsavo officials said in apress liberation . “ A large life lost so that someone far away can have a trinket on their mantelpiece . ”
Satao has been monitor for the last 18 months on the dry land and from the air , as they knew he was highly sought - after for his tusks . A numeral of factors were used to key Satao after his death . His ears were free of tears or scarring , making him well-to-do to identify . There was also coat - on mud that oppose what had been seen on him the last clock time he was seen live . The body was also receive in the orbit where Satao had been regularly spot during the last few month of his sprightliness .
The rangers who police Tsavo to protect the brute inhabitants are underfunded , leaving them largely without the necessary equipment to armed combat poachers , from weapons all the path down to proper kick . Being a Texas Ranger does n’t yield very much , utter to the character of those who make this chore their life ’s work . sea poacher are desperate for the gravid bounteousness attach to the ivory tusk and will go after them using any means necessary , including take out any rangers who stand in their way . In fact , conservation Ranger in Africa arekilled more oft than police force policeman , about one every four mean solar day .
The neighborhood of the park Satao preferred encompassed over one thousand straight km of difficult terrain with few roads , making it very unmanageable for the circumscribed number of fire warden to efficaciously protect the animals . If you would like to confirm the rangers make for tirelessly to combat poaching in Tsavo East National Park , considermaking a donationso we can put an end to catastrophe such as this .
“ Tsavo is our home , our passion and our lifespan ’s study but , as the premature death of Satao so tragically proves , we can not bring home the bacon every metre , ” Tsavo officials said . “ Rest in ataraxis , Old Friend , you will be missed . repose assured the fight to protect Tsavo ’s elephant go on . ”
