Yes, it’s acceptable to marvel at how cute it is…
The staff over at Dublin Zoo are rejoicing today as they welcomed a brand new baby Asian elephant into their ranks.
Proud mum Asha gave birth to the wee girl on Monday evening and she’s said to be healthy.
The calf weighed in at 70 kilograms and is just over 1 metre tall after her 22 month gestation period.
Gerry Creighton, Operations Manager at Dublin Zoo said: “This is a very special birth for the animal care team and a historic day for Dublin Zoo. Mum Asha was the first Asian elephant born in Dublin Zoo back in 2007 and today we are celebrating her first calf.
“A decade ago Dublin Zoo set out to be a centre of excellence in elephant care. We now have three generations of elephants at Dublin Zoo, matriarch Bernhardine, her daughter Asha and now this new arrival.”
They don’t have a name for the calf yet and they’re looking for submissions from members of the public. You can put forward your suggestion on www.DublinZoo.ie.
Ours is Elephant McElephanty Face…
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