The Oregon Zoo in Portland recently celebrated the birth of a baby elephant, delivered by 30-year-old Rose-Tu after a 20-month gestation period. The calf, weighing approximately 200 pounds, is currently bonding with her mother. Zoo staff commended the smoothness of the birth, with rapid developments as the calf stood and walked shortly after her birth. This baby elephant marks Rose-Tu's third offspring, following a previous loss. The zoo plans to ensure both the calf and mother are ready before allowing visitors to meet them, while also supporting wild elephant conservation efforts.
Steve Lefave, who oversees the zoo's elephant program, expressed his delight saying, "This was one of the smoothest births I've ever seen. Rose knew just what to do."
Kelsey Wallace from the zoo's communications team mentioned that Rose-Tu and her baby are doing well, emphasizing that "the calf is Rose-Tu's third baby."
Lefave praised Rose-Tu's nurturing qualities, stating, "She's so gentle and protective, and the calf is already nursing well."
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