The National Zoo announced Friday that its 5-week-old Asian elephant calf, Linh Mai, will make her debut before the general public — and on the elephant cam — on April 22, an introduction to human ...

A young elephant walks carefully between adult members of the herd. Elephant families are highly protective, often surrounding calves to keep them safe from potential threats while moving through ...

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Asian elephant calf Linh Mai with "auntie" Swarna at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C.(Courtesy Smithsonian’s National Zoo) A baby Asian elephant is expected to begin welcoming visitors to the ...

Baby elephant Linh Mai will meet the public starting on April 22 at the National Zoo. The Asian elephant calf, born on February 2, has been adjusting to her surroundings and herd mates away from ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is celebrating Earth Day with flair this year. Asian elephant calf Linh Mai will make her public debut at the zoo on April 22, appearing ...

A journey to Thailand became an unforeseen snuggle session at an elephant sanctuary. Expecting gentle giants with slow movements and serene energy? Think again. A young elephant, seemingly unaware of ...