Several years ago elephants without tusks were being born in Kenya. It's a genetic mutation that poachers are making a mainstream trait. It's sad but it means more elephants will survive in the future as they have no economic value other than tourism.

Here's some pictures we took in Tanzania in the Ngorongoro Crater - an area well protected from poachers. The first two are of a male who is estimated at 40 years old. The third picture is of an elephant with a broken tusk. They are amazing creatures!