Endangered Asian elephant calf born at Whipsnade Zoo, offering conservation hope
A male Asian elephant calf weighing about 110 kg and standing around 1 m tall was born to Donna at Whipsnade Zoo after a 22‑month gestation, with the birth captured on CCTV. The arrival is a positive addition to Europe’s Asian-elephant breeding programme, and both calf and mother are doing well. The zoo is running a name draw linked to hope and legacy, while conservationists note wild Asian elephants face threats such as habitat loss, human–wildlife conflict and climate change.