See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

A female Asian elephant calf has been born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in ...
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An Asian Elephant Was Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for the First Time in Almost 25 Years. Now, You Can Help Pick Her Name

The calf was born to 12-year-old Nhi Linh, a first-time mother, and 44-year-old Spike. The pair bred as part of a program ...

Baby elephant makes historic arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo as first birth in nearly 25 years

Rare Asian elephant birth at Smithsonian's National Zoo marks first new calf in nearly 25 years, offering new hope for ...

Smithsonian’s National Zoo in DC welcomes newborn Asian elephant

Brandie Smith, John and Adrienne Mars director of the Smithsonian National Zoo, was there when the calf was born and told ...
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Smithsonian National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Elephant Born There in 25 Years

She's absolutely adorable!

See video of first Asian elephant born at National Zoo in over 20 years

The baby was born on Monday, Feb. 2, at 1:15 a.m. ET. Watch as she walks with some assistance from caretakers.
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See How the Animals Enjoyed a Snowy Week at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

While the Zoo was closed, staff members captured some rare scenes of the animals experiencing the falling snow.

‘Profound joy': Baby elephant born at National Zoo, 1st in 25 years

An eagerly awaited Asian elephant calf has made her grand arrival at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The baby was born Feb. 2 ...
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Female Asian Elephant Calf Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

A female Asian elephant calf was born Feb. 2 to mother Nhi Linh and father Spike at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and ...
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Meet the Smithsonian National Zoo's new baby elephant!

The Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C. is welcoming its first Asian elephant calf in nearly 25 years. The female calf, whose ...
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Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as shutdown lingers

WASHINGTON — For the first time since last Christmas, all Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are closed as emergency funds, that had allowed them to stay open during their usual weeklong ...
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Smithsonian museums, National Zoo closed amid government shutdown

WASHINGTON -- Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, which receive federal funding, are closing temporarily amid the federal government shutdown. The shutdown impacts all 21 of the Smithsonian's ...