Kenya Wildlife Services has announced the death of Dida, Africa's largest female Tusker, aged between 60 to 65 years.
Dida served as both the subject of various documentaries and an iconic tourist attraction.
Through their official Twitter account, KWS said that Dida died from natural causes due to old age.
“She lived a full life to about 60-65 years old,” the tweet read.
KWS described her as a Matriarch, who resided in Tsavo East and a great repository of many decades worth of knowledge.
“She shepherded her herd through many seasons and challenging times. She served as both the subject of various documentaries and an iconic tourist attraction,” KWS said.
KWS said that those who got to know her through pictures and videos will remember her
“Those who had the exquisite pleasure of meeting her in person will remember her. Rest Well Dida,” the tweet read.