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fromwashingtonian.com
2 weeks 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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fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Video captures pandas getting flirty at National Zoo, a hopeful sign they'll make cute baby pandas in the future: experts

The pandas displayed affectionate behavior, suggesting potential mating and future offspring.
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