Baby Elephant Linh Mai Debuts

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., celebrated a major milestone on Earth Day with the public unveiling of Linh Mai.

The newborn Asian elephant is a significant addition to the zoo's conservation program, marking its first successful elephant birth in a quarter-century.

Zookeepers reported that the calf is healthy and bonding well with her mother, Maharani.

This debut has drawn thousands of visitors and highlighted the ongoing efforts to protect endangered species through international breeding partnerships.