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

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 working to conserve the endangered species ...

Asian elephants have been endangered since 1986; however, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are adding one new addition to the population.

For the first time in nearly 25 years, an Asian elephant calf was born at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

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 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.

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

Trompita is 64! Check out the epic birthday bash for Guatemala’s most famous Asian elephant and the incredible 60-year friendship she shares with her keeper ...

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 ...

A baby Asian elephant was born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute for the first time in ...