Video shows a newborn Asian elephant calf standing and walking just hours after being born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, its first elephant birth in nearly 25 years. (Credit: Smithsonian National ...

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The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington celebrated the birth of a baby Asian elephant on Monday, its first in nearly 25 years ...

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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 ...

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The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!

After a 21-month pregnancy, a 308-pound newborn made her grand arrival at the National Zoo. She will go on display to the public at a later date.

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