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Joyful Elephant Calf Born at Oregon Zoo!

2/8/2025

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A heartwarming addition has arrived at the Oregon Zoo—a lively elephant calf born to Rose-Tu after a lengthy 20-month wait! Weighing in at a hefty 200 pounds, the little one joyfully met her aunt, Shine. Zoo officials celebrate the vital family connections among Asian elephants, as the calf prepares to bond with the entire herd for nurturing care.

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A heartwarming addition has arrived at the Oregon Zoo—a lively elephant calf born to Rose-Tu after a lengthy 20-month wait! Weighing in at a hefty 200 pounds, the little one joyfully met her aunt, Shine. Zoo officials celebrate the vital family connections among Asian elephants, as the calf prepares to bond with the entire herd for nurturing care.