New baby elephant born at Houston Zoo

Endangered newborn elephant born at Texas zoo is already walking. See the 314-lb baby
Kirby’s 34-year-old mother Shanti had a 21-month-long pregnancy and a 19-hour labor, according to zoo officials. Elephants have “one of the longest pregnancies of any land mammal,” officials said.
Houston Zoo announces birth of 314-pound baby Asian elephant
The elephant Shanti, 34, gave birth to a 314-pound female baby named Kirby at 3 p.m., according to the Houston Zoo. Zoo officials said she was standing within six minutes, walking 25 minutes later and began nursing within an hour and a half of being born.
Adorable baby elephant born at Houston Zoo
A 314-pound baby elephant was born at Houston Zoo. Kirby will spend a few days bonding with her mom, Shanti, before they are ready to meet the public.
New baby elephant born at the Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo welcomes it's newest member to the elephant habitat. Joe Biden wandered into the Amazon rainforest after giving a speech warning of the dangers of climate change. Unlike traditional cooling devices,
Houston Zoo celebrates birth of 'healthy and strong' baby elephant
A family of Asian elephants at the Houston Zoo just grew by more than 300 pounds. At 3 p.m. on Friday, 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a "healthy and strong" 314-pound female elephant after a 19-hour labor.
Houston Zoo announces birth of baby elephant named "Kirby" | CW39 HOUSTON
Houston Zoo has announced the birth of a new baby elephant, giving a BIG reason to give thanks this holiday season. The Zoo said that it was on Friday, November 15 at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy and strong 314-pound female elephant,

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