Baby elephant makes historic arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo as first birth in nearly 25 years

Rare Asian elephant birth at Smithsonian's National Zoo marks first new calf in nearly 25 years, offering new hope for ...

Giving Birth to a Porcupine May Not Be as Painful as it Sounds

Something occurred to me recently that I’d never thought of before: porcupine birth. Yeah. Ouch, right? Covered head to tail in sharp quills—that’s gotta pose a serious problem in the delivery room.
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An Asian Elephant Was Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for the First Time in Almost 25 Years. Now, You Can Help Pick Her Name

The calf was born to 12-year-old Nhi Linh, a first-time mother, and 44-year-old Spike. The pair bred as part of a program ...

‘Profound joy': Baby elephant born at National Zoo, 1st in 25 years

An eagerly awaited Asian elephant calf has made her grand arrival at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The baby was born Feb. 2 ...

Meet the Rare Baby Aardvark Born Just Minutes Into the New Year

While many rang in 2026 with another countdown as the ball dropped, the Nashville Zoo was having its own New Year’s celebration. Just six hours and six minutes into January 1, the Nashville Zoo ...