H I S T O R Y
Dzombo was one of the original Magnificent Seven.
(c. 1935 - 1983)
His name is derived from 'dzombolo' which means
'to wait for something that is slow in coming'.
Dzombo was the only one of the
Magnificent Seven to be killed by poachers.
His tusks, which were well matched in both thickness
and length, were recovered and are now located in
the Elephant Hall Museum at Letaba Restcamp in the Kruger National Park.
The images are based on the original photos by Anthony Hall Martin
Photographed by Aat Vuik in the Letaba Hall in Kruger NP
The Magnificent Seven
Range
He roamed the plains in the northern section of
the Kruger Park between the Letaba, Tsendze,
Shingwedzi Rivers and Shawu valleys
Characteristics
Dzombo had the classic shape of Kruger's big tuskers, bowed and curved and pointing forward and slightly upwards
TUSKS
Left Tusk Right Tusk
55,5 KG 56,8 KG
255 CM 237 CM
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Text and facts are based on information from different sources like publications and books about the Magnificent Seven.
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DZOMBO
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