Wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy 100th birthday. Enjoy your special celebration this evening! 🎈🦍🐆🦅🌿
Tune in to ‘David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth’ at 8.30pm on BBC One and @BBCiPlayer.
Truphena Muthoni from Kenya has set the record for longest marathon hugging a tree with an unbelievable total of 72 hours.
“Hugging a tree shows that nature is not separate from us, it is family."
𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠 – 𝐀 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🐘
Early this morning, Amboseli National Park, Kenya - and indeed the world - lost a true icon. Craig, the legendary super tusker famed for its immense, ground-sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence, passed on at the age of 54.
Born in January 1972 to the great matriarch Cassandra of the CB family, Craig lived a life that few elephants ever do.
Craig was one of the last remaining super tuskers in Africa - a rare class of bull elephants whose two tusks weigh over 45 kilograms (100 lbs) each. Fewer than a handful remain today, making him a living monument to Africa’s natural heritage.
He fathered a number of calves, ensuring that his powerful bloodline and gentle character live on across generations.
Beyond its extraordinary tusks, Craig was deeply loved for its remarkably calm nature. He appeared to understand its place in the world - often pausing patiently as visitors photographed and filmed him. Widely documented and admired globally, he became a true ambassador of Amboseli and a symbol of what successful conservation looks like.
In 2021, Craig was proudly adopted by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) through the Tusker brand, reflecting his worldwide appeal. His long life and survival to such maturity were made possible through decades of dedicated protection by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), working in close collaboration with conservation partners and the local community.
Continuous monitoring, anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and community stewardship ensured that Craig lived freely and safely - demonstrating what collective commitment to wildlife conservation can achieve.
Drop a memory of Craig down below and let's celebrate its legacy. #TunzaMaliYako
ALWAYS HAVE FAITH 💫
@Kipyegon_Faith claims her third world title in a row over 1500m after a run of 3:52.15, finishing just ahead of fellow Kenyan 🇰🇪 teammate Dorcus Ewoi 🤩
🇦🇺's Jess Hull narrowly holds on to 🥉 with 3:55.16 🥵
#WorldAthleticsChamps
@Dr_AustinOmondi You don’t usually see sunlight by itself, you see it after it bounces off or passes through things. The hue you see depends on what is around and how that light is scattered or reflected in that place.
WHAT A FINISH 🤩
🇰🇪's Beatrice Chebet is the 10,000m world champion after a spectacular final lap sprint, finishing in 30:37.61 💥
🇮🇹's Nadia Battocletti held on strong and finished with 🥈 in a national record of 30:38.23.
🥉 Gudaf Tsegay 30:39.65
#WorldAthleticsChamps
WORLD RECORD - 3:48.68 🥹🇰🇪
In life, many times things come to you in an indirect way. Last week we dared to try. This week, I was able to break the 1500m world record & win my 7th @preclassic, a night to remember ❤️
Thank you all for the best support, Hayward is true magic 🪄
FAITH CHEROTICH!!! 📌
Remember the name. Remember the face.
👑World Leader
👑Personal Best
👑6th Fastest Time in History
At just 20, she’s the queen of the steeplechase this season.
Tokyo, we’re coming! 🇰🇪🔥
#TeamKenya