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flag A female Asian elephant calf was born at the National Zoo on Feb. 2, 2026, the first there in 25 years.

flag A female Asian elephant calf was born on February 2, 2026, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, the first at the facility in 25 years. flag Born to mother Nhi Linh and father Spike, the healthy 308-pound calf is bonding with her mother and herd behind the scenes and will remain off-exhibit for about a month. flag The birth is a significant conservation milestone for the endangered species. flag The public can vote to name the calf—Linh Mai, Thảo Nhi, Tú Anh, or Tuyết—by donating $5 or more, with funds supporting elephant care and conservation efforts.

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