Incredible Pictures Capture Rare ‘Elephant Queen’ in Kenya

These elephants are increasingly rare, it's estimated that fewer than 20 remain in Africa. Courtesy Will Burrard-Lucas

Towering high above the Kenyan landscape, this female elephant is huge, her long tusks curving right down to the ground.

Known as a “big tusker” she’s a rare and extraordinary sight—it’s estimated that fewer than 30 of these animals still exist in Africa.