The National Zoo Is Expecting A Baby Elephant — Here's Why It Could Be A Mammoth Feat

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the Conservation Biology Institute announced on Monday that 12-year-old Asian elephant Nhi ...
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Asian Elephant Is Pregnant at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Asian elephant Nhi Linh (foreground) is pregnant and due to give birth between mid-January and early March 2026 at the ...

A large ‘charismatic’ animal is about to be born at DC’s National Zoo — an Asian elephant

The Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. is preparing for the birth of a large “charismatic and charming” animal: an Asian elephant.
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Columbus Zoo’s baby elephant nears name selection after 11,000 suggestions

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is asking the public to help name their baby elephant, with four names to choose from, and ...

Baby elephant on the way, National Zoo announces

WASHINGTON — An elephant baby is on the way at the National Zoo. Back in April 2024, Nhi Linh, a 12-year-old Asian elephant, and Spike, a 44-year-old Asian elephant, conceived a baby. Now, the ...

Columbus Zoo’s newest baby elephant to be named by public vote

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is asking the public for help in naming their new baby elephant, who is the second calf born at ...

Baby Elephant on the Way at National Zoo: See the Ultrasound!

The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C, is preparing to welcome a new baby Asian elephant, in a major breakthrough for the zoo’s conservation efforts. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Ryan Nobles ...

Columbus Zoo asks for help naming baby elephant

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The newest baby elephant at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium needs a name and you can be part of choosing it.