How to Use tusker in a Sentence

tusker

noun
  • On the far bank a bull elephant appeared, a big male tusker, a famous figure in these parts.
    — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Dec. 2018
  • One of Kenya's last great tusker elephants was reportedly shot and killed by poachers.
    — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, 7 Mar. 2017
  • According to the group’s estimates, there are only around 50 great tuskers left in whole Africa.
    — Lukas Mikelionis, Fox News, 18 Sep. 2018
  • And yet, this somewhat menacing-looking feature is also what makes a tusker so vulnerable.
    — Daryl Brown, CNN, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Kenyans are mourning the loss of their African elephant queen, Dida, who was believed to be the continent's largest female tusker.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2022
  • This year, though, the 55-year-old tusker was also the centre of a major political controversy.
    — Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, 13 June 2019
  • The carcass evidence suggests that poachers in Botswana have concentrated on tuskers, the older bulls most likely to have the largest tusks.
    — National Geographic, 13 June 2019
  • The 55-year-old tusker had pulmonary disease and digestive disorders and was denied a proper diet and veterinary care.
    — National Geographic, 25 May 2016
  • The super tuskers are part of a small and declining population, emphasizing the importance of their conservation.
    — Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
  • From the spirit of the smallest hummingbird to the largest super-tusker, the divine in you recognizes the divine and them — differently powerful, but equally important.
    — Shayna Conde, Allure, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Visit super tuskers in Kenya, where these magnificent elephants—gentle giants with exceptionally long tusks that reach the ground—are the most unforgettable part of any safari adventure.
    — Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Thwarting poaching Opportunities for witnessing a big tusker in its natural habitat are dwindling, according to Kyalo.
    — Daryl Brown, CNN, 28 Nov. 2022

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