Such a beautiful old man. We are truly fortunate to view this magnificent bull. Jane like.:hail::hail::hail::hail: (Sorry for the ad at the begining). Elephant ISILO and Friend at Tembe 14. November 2013 | Africam
doesn't he make the hairs on your arms stand up odd to see an aussie bank advertise on an African site
Majestic Creature! Just out of curiosity will any of our PH's venture an estimate on the weight of those tusks?
Ivory is long but looks a bit thin to my untrained eye. Depending on the size of the nerve etc., I would guess, though again I'm no pro, that the ivory would go about 90-100 a side perhaps.
I have a hard time trying to figure the circumference for the "circumference x length = weight" equation. My guess is around 110-115. Interesting to find out what the pros say.
gday ses ,wheel s how long do boys think them tusks would be 7 foot maybe a tad longer ? boy oh boy wouldn't they make a great entrance to a trophy room
I think the tusks would be longer than 7'. It is my understanding the equation deals with exposed tusk. 17" circumference x 6.5' exposed = 110 lbs. They would make a great entrance into a trophy room. Hopefully someday I will have a pair that will make a great entrance to a kids play house.
Howdy all! More video of Isilo and some lions at Tembe. I just can't get enough of this old man. Some good shots of some lions as well in the second clip. 24 WILD-November 20.2013. http://www.africam.com/wildlife/africam_compact_19_nov_2013flv
Had some problems posting some more footage Re: Mr. Isilo. Here are a couple of more links to some videos of him and some other critters at Tembe. Sorry for the confusion. Hope they come through ok. 24 WILD-November 19.2013 Lions and Isilo the Massive Tusker | Africam 24 WILD-November 20.2013. Isilo the Massive Tusker | Africam