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Baby elephants, called calves, are surprisingly quick to get on their feet after birth. Within about 20 minutes, a newborn calf is usually able to stand and start walking alongside its mother.

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Nutrition will come solely from nursing for about six months, and she will continue to nurse long after that, but sticks and leaves are still fair game for any curious baby’s mouth.

The Sedgwick County Zoo has another baby elephant to celebrate, just four days after the first one arrived.

The mother and baby will be kept behind the scenes while the zoo’s veterinary and elephant care teams monitor for bonding, nursing and positive herd behaviors.

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — A baby boom is happening at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, with more infant and pregnancy news arriving on the cusp of spring. Along with the recent announcement of dozens ...

The baby elephant is growing fast and she already weighs around 210 pounds, the zoo said. “Tula’s nursing well and growing fast,” Lefave said.