After Going Years Without Baby African Elephants, Omaha Zoo Welcomes Two Calves in One Month

Photo: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

According to a release from the Nebraska zoo, the zoo’s 13-year-old African elephant Claire gave birth to a male calf at 9:08 p.m on Jan. 30.

The currently unnamed male calf is the second African elephant born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo in the zoo’s history. The first was born just a few weeks prior, on Jan. 7, to mother Kiki and father Callee. The zoo named the female calf Eugenia. She and Kiki are both in good health following the birth. Eugenia already weighs over 187 pounds.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Claire and her calf are behind the scenes at the zoo’s Elephant Family Quarters. The family will stay out of the public eye for the time being to give the mother and son time to bond and nurse.

Callee the 21-year-old dad of Eugenia is also the male calf’s father.

source: people.com