2026年2月2日在国家动物园出生了一只亚洲雌性大象,这是25年来第一次在动物园出生。 A female Asian elephant calf was born at the National Zoo on Feb. 2, 2026, the first there in 25 years.

2026年2月2日, 在史密森尼国家动物园(Smithsonian’s National Zoo)出生了一只亚洲雌性大象, A female Asian elephant calf was born on February 2, 2026, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, the first at the facility in 25 years. 这头健康的308磅小牛出生于母亲Ni Linh和父亲Spike，正在幕后与母亲和牛群建立感情，并将在展览中停留约一个月。 Born to mother Nhi Linh and father Spike, the healthy 308-pound calf is bonding with her mother and herd behind the scenes and will remain off-exhibit for about a month. 出生是濒危物种的重要保护里程碑。 The birth is a significant conservation milestone for the endangered species. 公众可以通过捐助5美元或5美元以上、支持大象护理和养护工作的资金,投票命名小牛-Linh Mai、Thano Nhi、Tú Anh或Tuyzet。 The public can vote to name the calf—Linh Mai, Thảo Nhi, Tú Anh, or Tuyết—by donating $5 or more, with funds supporting elephant care and conservation efforts.