Shawu is celebrated as one of the most extraordinary elephants ever recorded, renowned for possessing the largest tusks in the world. Living in South Africa's Kruger National Park, this magnificent African bull became an enduring symbol of strength, beauty, and the importance of wildlife conservation. His immense ivory tusks were so long and heavy that they almost touched the ground, making him instantly recognisable. Each tusk measured well over 3 metres in length and weighed more than 50 kilograms. Shawu had to move carefully through dense bush to avoid damaging them. Years of use had worn the tips smooth from dragging along the ground.