A selection of stunning images of Africa’s remaining large ivory carriers and other wildlife

Great tuskers are the key to the romance of Africa. A great tusker has traditionally been classified as an elephant that carries ivory of 100 pounds (45 kilograms) or more. This means that at least one tusk must weigh in excess of 100 pounds or 45 kilograms.  Some of Africa’s last great tuskers are found in a few conservancies in Southern, East and Central Africa.  Johan Marais has travelled to most of these to try and see these magnificent animals and document them through his Canon lens.