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Washington, D.

, has something to trumpet about overnight after welcoming a very small and very special new resident.

A baby Asian elephant was born in the early hours Monday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, a rare arrival marking the …

5-inch calf arrived at 1:15 a.

inside the zoo’s Elephant Trails exhibit, with animal care and veterinary staff on hand to monitor the delivery and the…

The female calf spent those early hours tucked close to its mother, Nhi Linh, a 12-year-old first-time mom that zoo sta…

AMERICA’S NATIONAL BIRD LAYS SECOND EGG AT FAMED CALIFORNIA NEST AS NESTING SEASON CONTINUES Zoo officials described th…

"After waiting nearly 25 years for an Asian elephant calf, this birth fills us with profound joy," said Brandie Smith, …

"When you see the calf and those heartwarming interactions with the herd, I hope you’ll be inspired to help this endang…

What we learn from our elephants in D.

directly strengthens our work to protect wild Asian elephants across Southeast Asia.

I’m incredibly proud of our team, whose expertise made this moment possible for Nhi Linh and for all of us.

" With fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants remaining in the wild, each birth under human care represents a meaningful ste…

Asian elephants face mounting threats from habitat loss, disease and human-elephant conflict, making successful live bi…

The Smithsonian has been studying and conserving Asian elephants for more than 50 years, both at the National Zoo and a…

CHIMPANZEE ESCAPES FROM INDIANAPOLIS ZOO ENCLOSURE, TRIGGERING EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN The calf’s arrival follows a 21-month…

Zoo officials said the birth was part of a carefully planned breeding recommendation through the Association of Zoos an…

Nhi Linh, the calf’s mother, was born Aug.

10, 2013, at the Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands and joined the National Zoo herd in November 2022.

She stands about 7½ feet tall, weighs roughly 6,700 pounds, and is described by keepers as energetic and "go with the f…

" The proud papa, Spike, is a familiar presence at the zoo's Elephant Trails.

Born July 2, 1981, at Zoo Miami, Spike arrived at the National Zoo in 2018.

At around 10 feet tall and 13,000 pounds, he is one of the largest animals on the grounds and is a calm and gentle pres…

Spike had sired three elephant calves at other zoos, but none survived.

The zoo released photos showing the newborn calf nestled beside Nhi Linh, with animal care teams nearby in the hours af…

Officials said the calf’s health, social development and weather conditions will determine when visitors will be able t…

For now, keepers are focused on giving mother and calf time to bond while closely monitoring the newborn’s progress.

Updates will be shared through the zoo’s website and social media accounts.

Animal lovers can also take part in naming the newest arrival.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo has opened a public naming vote, with a $5 donation counting as a vote and proceeds supp…

Voting closes at noon Feb.

13, with results updated daily.

The name options include Linh Mai, meaning "spirit blossom"; Thảo Nhi, meaning "gentle and beloved"; Tú Anh, meaning "b…

area shortly before the birth