Mabhulane
(mah-boo-LAH-nee)
The Bull
He’s bold, dynamic, gregarious, and downright handsome! "Mabu" is the lone male of the herd, and doesn’t mind at all. He has lots of character, and doesn’t do anything halfway. Even when he’s just shaking off some dust, he puts his whole effort into it. With just one snap of his head he commands attention. Mabu was named for a respected game warden in Swaziland whose name means, "he who walks in hostile places."
Male
Born: approximately 1991 in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Translocated to Swaziland: 1994
Arrived in San Diego: August 2003
Weight upon arrival: 4,735 pounds (2,148 kilograms)
Weight in June 2007: 8,278 pounds (3,755 kilograms)