New baby elephant born at Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo announces birth of 314-pound baby Asian elephant
The elephant Shanti, 34, gave birth to a 314-pound female baby named Kirby at 3 p.m., according to the Houston Zoo. Zoo officials said she was standing within six minutes, walking 25 minutes later and began nursing within an hour and a half of being born.
Endangered newborn elephant born at Texas zoo is already walking. See the 314-lb baby
Kirby’s 34-year-old mother Shanti had a 21-month-long pregnancy and a 19-hour labor, according to zoo officials. Elephants have “one of the longest pregnancies of any land mammal,” officials said.
Adorable baby elephant born at Houston Zoo
A 314-pound baby elephant was born at Houston Zoo. Kirby will spend a few days bonding with her mom, Shanti, before they are ready to meet the public.
Houston Zoo celebrates birth of 'healthy and strong' baby elephant
A family of Asian elephants at the Houston Zoo just grew by more than 300 pounds. At 3 p.m. on Friday, 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a "healthy and strong" 314-pound female elephant after a 19-hour labor.
Meet Kirby. She's a baby elephant born at the Houston Zoo
HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo has another BIG reason to give thanks this season. A baby elephant was born on November 15, the zoo's second birth announcement in the last week. The zoo named her Kirby.
Houston Zoo announces birth of baby elephant named “Kirby”
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Houston Zoo has announced the birth of a new baby elephant, giving a BIG reason to give thanks this holiday season. The Zoo said that it was on Friday, November 15 at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy and strong 314-pound female elephant, named Kirby, after a 19-hour labor.
Houston Zoo Welcomes New Asian Elephant Calf Kirby to Conservation-Minded Family
Houston Zoo welcomes a new Asian elephant calf named Kirby, weighing 314 pounds and born after a 19-hour labor.
Houston Zoo welcomes baby Asian elephant
Video: Courtesy of Kevin Kendrick/Houston ZooThe Houston Zoo welcomed a baby elephant last week: a 314-pound female named Kirby.Why it matters: The birth marks another milestone for the zoo's conservation efforts and provides one more reason to visit.
Houston Zoo announces birth of baby elephant named "Kirby" | CW39 HOUSTON
Houston Zoo has announced the birth of a new baby elephant, giving a BIG reason to give thanks this holiday season. The Zoo said that it was on Friday, November 15 at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy and strong 314-pound female elephant,
'Thankful': Houston Zoo Celebrates Birth of Baby Elephant
Houston Zoo announced the birth of a “healthy and strong” female elephant born on Friday, November 15. “Houston Zoo has a BIG reason to give thanks this season,” the zoo wrote in a press release.
New baby elephant born at the Houston Zoo
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Meet Kirby. Baby elephant born at Houston Zoo
HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo has another BIG reason to give thanks this season. A baby elephant was born on November 15, the zoo's second birth announcement in the last week. The zoo named ...