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First Asian Elephant Calf in 25 Years Born at Zoo

2/6/2026

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A female Asian elephant calf was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, marking the first birth of its kind in 25 years.
The calf weighs 308 pounds.
The calf stands 38.5 inches tall.
The calf is the offspring of mother Nhi Linh and father Spike.
Public voting on four name options inspired by Nhi Linh's Vietnamese heritage closes on February 13.

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A female Asian elephant calf was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, marking the first birth of its kind in 25 years.
The calf weighs 308 pounds.
The calf stands 38.5 inches tall.
The calf is the offspring of mother Nhi Linh and father Spike.
Public voting on four name options inspired by Nhi Linh's Vietnamese heritage closes on February 13.