iSilo is the largest tusker in Southern Africa
Approximate Age: 55
Field estimated tusks
Right: 65kg 2.8m
Left: 60kg 2.7m
August 2012
Tembe Elephant Bulls: iSilo
Tembe Elephant Bulls: iSilo
iSilo is the largest tusker in Southern Africa
Approximate Age: 55
Field estimated tusks
Right: 65kg 2.8m
Left: 60kg 2.7m
August 2012
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Some more pics of Isilo taken in July 2011.
Dewi
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Magnificent, Dewi and even with white clean tusks 
Did he have a mud shower after drinking?
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And another one...
Dewi
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He is an old friend and I would not like to say anything bad about him, but his tusks cannot compete with those of Mkadebona....speaking of beauty
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R I P Isilo ( “1956” – 2014 )
It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the death of Isilo in Tembe Elephant Park.
Isilo died a natural death of old age in the South West section of the park about the 10th January 2014 in an area known to be his home range.
His carcass was only discovered about two weeks ago and unfortunately his magnificent tusks had already been stolen by suspected rhino poachers.
This is the reason for the delay in announcing his passing. This is a very sad and tragic time for all. His presence will be deeply missed.
It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the death of Isilo in Tembe Elephant Park.
Isilo died a natural death of old age in the South West section of the park about the 10th January 2014 in an area known to be his home range.
His carcass was only discovered about two weeks ago and unfortunately his magnificent tusks had already been stolen by suspected rhino poachers.
This is the reason for the delay in announcing his passing. This is a very sad and tragic time for all. His presence will be deeply missed.
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oups... sad news indeed 
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It was great to meet you, iSilio
No real huge tuskers left in South Africa
No real huge tuskers left in South Africa
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From Tembe Elephant Park's FB page:
REWARD R100,000
Inkosi(Chief) MI TEMBE is offering a reward of R100,000 for the return to the authorities at Tembe Elephant Park of the ivory/tusks stolen from the carcass of Isilo the Elephant during March 2014 in Tembe Elephant Park. These tusks are His & the Tembe people's property and heritage and he wants them returned.
REWARD R100,000
Inkosi(Chief) MI TEMBE is offering a reward of R100,000 for the return to the authorities at Tembe Elephant Park of the ivory/tusks stolen from the carcass of Isilo the Elephant during March 2014 in Tembe Elephant Park. These tusks are His & the Tembe people's property and heritage and he wants them returned.