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National Zoo welcomes first baby Asian elephant in 25 years

See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

A female Asian elephant calf has been born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, DC, the first in almost a quarter of a century.

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National Zoo welcomes newborn Asian elephant

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Baby elephant makes historic arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo as first birth in nearly 25 years

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Baby elephant takes first steps after historic birth at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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.

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An Asian Elephant Was Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for the First Time in Almost 25 Years. Now, You Can Help Pick Her Name

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Endangered Asian elephant calf born at Smithsonian Zoo, voting for name begins

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