Erna
African elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Female, born circa January, 1987 in Zimbabwe
Arrived on May 26, 1988 at Safari Beekse Bergen
Erna is an intelligent, and always eager to learn, elephant. She's third in ranking. Within the group she's calm and peaceful. Sometimes Shiba, the matriarch, reminds her of her position in the herd, but that never minds Erna: she simply walks away.
Erna has very little tusks, and a rugged forehead.
Photo: September 21, 2006 (copyright by Gerald Postma)