Umngani
(oom-GAH-nee)
The Tough One
Umngani’s name means "friend" in English, but she has
to constantly assert herself with the others to keep her social rank
in the herd. Luckily for her, she has the longest tusks of the six females,
and knows how to use them! Keepers say she is one tough-minded elephant,
and isn’t afraid to stand up for herself around Mabu, the bull. Umngani gave birth to her first calf, Khosi, September 11, 2006.
Female
Born: approximately 1991 in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Translocated to Swaziland: 1994
Arrived in San Diego: August 2003
Weight upon arrival: 3,779 pounds (1,710 kilograms)
Weight in June, 2007: 5,437 pounds (2,466 kilograms)