The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., welcomes a female Asian elephant calf, the first of its kind born there in over 25 ...

An eagerly awaited Asian elephant calf has made her grand arrival at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The baby was born Feb. 2 at 1:15 a.m. after a 21-month gestation to parents Nhi Linh and Spike, the ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C. is welcoming its first Asian elephant calf in nearly 25 years. The female calf, whose name has not yet been decided, was born around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2 to ...

She had a tiny trunk and a very big debut. Now, DC’s newest elephant finally has a name. For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

Elephants are social animals and live in herds, predominantly made up of the family's females. They have large brains and are considered intelligent and capable of learning. Adults have no predators ...

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

We’ve gift-wrapped a few short highlights that capture the spirit of the year in animal care. Mike Bock If you're an animal lover, then 2025 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...

While the Zoo was closed, staff members captured some rare scenes of the animals experiencing the falling snow. Mike Bock Giant panda Qing Bao played in the snow while the Zoo was closed to visitors.