The Magnificent Seven
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NDLULAMITHI
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This image is based on the original photo by Anthony Hall Martin
Photographed by Aat Vuik in the Letaba Hall in Kruger NP
H I S T O R Y
Ndlulamithi was one of the original Magnificent Seven.
(c. 1927 - 1985)
His name comes from the Tsonga word
meaning "Taller than the trees"
He was an aggressive Tusker, charged Anthony Hall-Martin when he tried to photograph him.
However the range of Ndlulamithi overlapped the one of Mafunyane they were never seen together.
He died of natural causes in 1985 at an estimated 58 years of age in the Shangoni area.
His tusks were recovered by ranger Paul Zway and displayed at the Letaba Elephant Hall
Range
He roamed the area from Mopani (Mooiplaas) to the border with Mozambique and from Byashishi drainage system across the Shingwedzi river to Mphongolo river
Characteristics
Ndlulamithi was a large bull, estimated shoulder height of 3.45 meters. His left tusk was sweeping low and forward. They are more twisted than most other large bulls
TUSKS
Left Tusk Right Tusk
64,6 KG 57,2 KG
287 CM 273 CM