![]() ![]() ![]() The calf is already vocal, emitting a low grumble as he tests out his trunk. The Columbus Zoo welcomed an elephant calf early Thursday morning. Zoo staff reported that the new calf appears to be strong and was observed nursing shortly after his birth. Baby elephant born at Columbus Zoo, shows off its cuteness immediately WSYX Meet your newest baby obsession. Now that might be the cutest thing Ive ever herd Thats what brings us to this video of a newly born Asian elephant calf at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo says the female Asian elephant died Wednesday after a sudden illness. Such a process is rare for elephants, particularly Asian elephants, where there have been fewer than 10 successful births from artificial inseminations, the zoo said in the release. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says an elephant born three weeks ago has died. Phoebe had been paired with 33-year-old elephant Hank for mating, but their attempts to breed were unsuccessful, prompting zoo staff to artificially inseminate the mother. Rather than monitor Phoebe remotely, the team shifted to around-the-clock observation until the birth took place. Zoo staff had been prepared for the elephant to give birth since Sunday, when Phoebe's bloodwork indicated that her progesterone levels had dropped enough that the team knew a birth was imminent. The elephant calf was born following a 22-month pregnancy that the zoo staff regularly monitored with ultrasound imaging. Frankie was born to 33-year-old Asian elephant Phoebe at 8:48 p.m. ![]() The World Elephant Day organization estimates there are fewer than 40,000 Asian elephants and less than 400,000 African elephants remaining worldwide. An adorable baby elephant at the Columbus Zoo turned 1 on Thursday. The new calf's birth is a significant milestone for the species. ![]()
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