On Saturday, the Oregon Zoo welcomed its newest resident as Rose-Tu, a 30-year-old Asian elephant, gave birth to her calf after more than 20 months of pregnancy. The calf was born at 4:29 p.m.

At 4:29 pm Saturday, Feb, 1, the Oregon Zoo’s 30-year-old Asian elephant Rose-Tu delivered a 200-pound bundle of joy. The calf appears to be a healthy, strong female, but zoo staff has kept its ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The long wait is over. After more than 20 months of pregnancy, Rose-Tu, a 30-year-old Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, gave birth at 4:29 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Staff are ...

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