New baby elephant born at Houston Zoo

A 314-pound baby? Meet the elephant named Kirby, Houston Zoo's newest addition
A 314-pound baby elephant is the newest addition to the Houston zoo. According to the zoo, Kirby was born on Friday afternoon, November 15. Her 34-year-old mother, Shanti, was in labor for 19 hours and gave birth in the cow barn at the Texas-based zoo's McNair Asian Elephant Habitat.
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.
Houston Zoo announces birth of 314-pound baby Asian elephant
An Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo finally gave birth to her baby on Friday after 19 hours of labor. The elephant Shanti, 34, gave birth to a 314-pound female baby named Kirby at 3 p.m., according to the Houston Zoo.
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.
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.
New baby elephant born at the Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo welcomes it's newest member to the elephant habitat. Joe Biden wandered into the Amazon rainforest after giving a speech warning of the dangers of climate change. Unlike traditional cooling devices,
Houston Zoo welcomes baby Asian elephant
Courtesy of Kevin Kendrick/Houston Zoo The 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.

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