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Newborn Lion Cubs and Elephant Calf Highlight Zoo Births

11/2/2025

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Audubon Zoo in New Orleans announced the birth of three African lion cubs on October 19.
The African lion population has declined 50% in 25 years due to poaching and habitat loss.
The Columbus Zoo will display an Asian elephant calf indoors from October 31 to November 2.
The calf was born on October 21 to Phoebe.
The calf weighs 222 pounds and is Phoebe's second birth this year.

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Audubon Zoo in New Orleans announced the birth of three African lion cubs on October 19.
The African lion population has declined 50% in 25 years due to poaching and habitat loss.
The Columbus Zoo will display an Asian elephant calf indoors from October 31 to November 2.
The calf was born on October 21 to Phoebe.
The calf weighs 222 pounds and is Phoebe's second birth this year.