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Dallas Zoo makes big announcement: new baby elephant
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The elephant weighed around 230 pounds and began nursing within the first hour of life.
A new baby elephant was born at the Dallas Zoo on Sunday, July 26. The elephant weighed around 230 pounds and began nursing within the first hour of life. The newborn's mother is Mlilo, and he has an older brother named Okubili, which means two or duplicate.
Okubili was born in 2023. Further details about the baby elephant, including when it will make its habitat debut, are expected to be announced by the Dallas Zoo. For more information, readers can visit the zoo's announcement for updates on the new addition to their elephant family.
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Category: arts Published: August 3, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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