New baby elephant makes debut at National Zoo
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — For the first time in more than two decades, an elephant at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) is expecting a little tusk of joy. The zoo announced Monday that staff are preparing for ...
The Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. is preparing for the birth of a large “charismatic and charming” animal: an Asian elephant calf. Zoo officials announced Monday morning that an Asian elephant is expected to give birth between mid-January and early ...
Two Asian elephants at the Columbus Zoo, Phoebe and Sunny, are pregnant and due soon. Their calves would build up Columbus' herd. But also, they're part of a national effort to increase the sustainability of the elephant population in zoos. Elephants are ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published ...
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Asian Elephants vs. African Elephants: Know the key differences on the basis of habitat, features and more
Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth that are known for their intelligence, strength and complex social behavior. While they may seem similar at first glance, Asian and African elephants are distinct species with notable differences. These ...
The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced on Nov. 24 that one of its Asian elephants is expecting, marking the first time an elephant calf will be born at the zoo in nearly 25 years. Animal care staff at the zoo, which is ...