The Smithsonian's National Zoo has welcomed its first baby elephant in almost 25 years, and she's already making friends ahead of her public debut.
The Washington, D.C., zoo first announced mom Nhi Linh's pregnancy in November last year, and Linh Mai was born on Feb. 2, weighing 308 pounds.
She was rejected by her mom, Nhi Linh, shortly after her arrival, according to Washingtonian. As a result, the Asian elephant calf has required 24-hour care from zookeepers, including bottle-feedings every two hours.
Her public debut is scheduled for April 22, and visitors can reserve passes on the zoo's website.
People
The Smithsonian's National Zoo has welcomed its first baby elephant in almost 25 years, and she's already making friends ahead of her public debut.
The Washington, D.C., zoo first announced mom Nhi Linh's pregnancy in November last year, and Linh Mai was born on Feb. 2, weighing 308 pounds.
She was rejected by her mom, Nhi Linh, shortly after her arrival, according to Washingtonian. As a result, the Asian elephant calf has required 24-hour care from zookeepers, including bottle-feedings every two hours.
Her public debut is scheduled for April 22, and visitors can reserve passes on the zoo's website.
People
The Smithsonian's National Zoo has welcomed its first baby elephant in almost 25 years, and she's already making friends ahead of her public debut.
The Washington, D.C., zoo first announced mom Nhi Linh's pregnancy in November last year, and Linh Mai was born on Feb. 2, weighing 308 pounds.
She was rejected by her mom, Nhi Linh, shortly after her arrival, according to Washingtonian. As a result, the Asian elephant calf has required 24-hour care from zookeepers, including bottle-feedings every two hours.
Her public debut is scheduled for April 22, and visitors can reserve passes on the zoo's website.
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