The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its second baby elephant this calendar year, a historic milestone it’s calling a victory for conservation. Thirty-eight-year-old Asian elephant Phoebe gave birth to the 222-pound male Tuesday. The calf is not yet on public view, as the pair bonds and the zoo’s animal care and conservation medicine team provides round-the-clock monitoring. This is Phoebe’s fourth calf. His father, Sabu, lives at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Phoebe’s daughter Sunny, who is 16, gave birth to a female calf named Rita Jean four months ago. The says said it will share updates on public viewing opportunities, naming plans and other baby milestones.
Columbus Zoo welcomes second Asian elephant calf this year
