Baby African elephant born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the First Time Since 2016 For the first time since 2016 an African elephant was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President Disney’s Animals, Science, & Environment, shared the news on Instagram. Related – Kali River Rapids at
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Elephant Calf Named Stella Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently welcomed a new female elephant calf named Stella. Stella is the seventh elephant born at the park, increasing the African elephant herd to ten. Donna is Stella’s 28 year old mother, who also gave birth to two other female calves, Nadirah in 2005 and Luna in
“Strong as a Rock,” Disney’s Baby Elephant Receives Swahili Name
With a birth weight of 311 pounds, the most recent elephant born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been fittingly named Jabali, or “strong as a rock” in Swahili. According to zoological managers, the masculine name is well-suited for a baby elephant that could grow to an adult weight of more
New Baby Elephant Takes Center Stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The elephant herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom got just a little larger with the birth of a baby calf. Weighing 311 pounds, the male African elephant was welcomed into the group by his mother Vasha, 10 herd members and a team of animal care professionals assisting with the birth. The
