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fromwashingtonian.com
5 hours ago

Asian Elephant Is Pregnant at DC's National Zoo

The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, announced today that one of its Asian elephants, Nhi Linh (pronounced NEE-lin), is pregnant and could give birth to the first baby calf born at the facility in nearly a quarter century. If the pregnancy continues on track, the calf should be born between mid-January and early March. According to a press release, the zoo's 44-year-old male elephant, Spike, mated with 12-year-old Nhi Linh in April 2024.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Majestic milestone for a popular Houston Zoo resident

Thailand, a male Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, turned 60, has fathered at least 15 calves, and supports conservation awareness efforts.
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