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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium shared a huge pregnancy announcement Tuesday afternoon. Literally. Phoebe, a 33-year-old Asian elephant, is expected to give birth to a calf in mid-to-late June. The species is endangered and it s estimated less than 40,000 animals are left in their native ranges due to habitat loss and poaching. Hank, also 33, is the calf s father. Phoebe was artificially inseminated, a rare procedure for this species of elephant, with less than 10 successful outcomes. African elephants have had twice as many births following artificial insemination. Phoebe and Hank s attempts to breed naturally were unsuccessful, according to the zoo. The Columbus Zoo s animal care team is monitoring Phoebe closely and observing her calf s development using ultrasound imaging. Team members will tend to her 24 hours a day in the later stages of her pregnancy, according to Tuesday s announcement. ....
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the arrival of a rare, slithering bundle of joy on Wednesday.An eastern massasauga rattlesnake gave birth to seven ....