It’s not every day that an endangered species welcomes a new individual in the safety and security of one of the world’s ...

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

The female was the first elephant born at the zoo in almost 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 at 1:15 a.m. after a 21-month gestation to parents Nhi Linh and Spike, the ...

The vote is in, and the Smithsonian National Zoo’s new baby elephant has a name. Fans chose the name Linh Mai, raising nearly $60,000 for the elephant program.

Watchers, in honor of today’s (U.S.) holiday, we're celebrating another birth announcement from the nation’s capital. Yes, we ...

After 10 days of voting, and nearly $60,000 in donations, the new baby elephant at the National Zoo has a new name. It's Linh ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C. is welcoming its first Asian elephant calf in nearly 25 years. The female calf, whose name has not yet been decided, was born around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2 to ...

For the first time in nearly 25 years, The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute welcomed a female Asian elephant calf on Monday.

The baby was born on Monday, Feb. 2, at 1:15 a.m. ET. Watch as she walks with some assistance from caretakers.

She had a tiny trunk and a very big debut. Now, DC’s newest elephant finally has a name. For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

She's absolutely adorable!