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The National Zoo's first Asian elephant calf born in nearly 25 years is finally ready to meet visitors. Two-month-old Linh Mai has been learning how to be an elephant from her herd "auntie" after her first-time mom needed extra support.
A 308-pound Asian elephant calf took her first wobbly steps at Washington D.C.'s National Zoo early Monday morning, marking the zoo's first elephant birth since 2000. With fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, every new arrival brings fresh hope for this endangered species.
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A healthy Asian elephant calf was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on February 2, the first of her species born there since 2001. You can help name her by donating to elephant conservation, with four beautiful Vietnamese names to choose from.
India's National Zoological Park in Delhi just secured $48 million for a stunning four-year transformation that will more than double animal enclosures and create brand new habitats. Construction starts in April, bringing better lives for animals and unforgettable experiences for millions of visitors.