North American African Elephant Reproduction

[Jambo]

Happy to see another healthy birth this year, we are up to #4!! I was under the impression that neither of the girls were going to give birth this month but lovely all the same. However I definitely agree with the sentiment that another male Mabu calf is a touch disappointing, this is his 9th son.
Fingers crossed that Amahle has a healthy girl !

It is a fairly early birth - Mabu only arrived in November of 2022 so it's only been twenty one months since his arrival (usual gestation is 22 months, but there can be fluctuations). She was due September, so she obviously conceived straight away as well. Amahle's due October, but as we've seen here it isn't guaranteed.

 

[15399]

It is a fairly early birth - Mabu only arrived in November of 2022 so it's only been twenty one months since his arrival (usual gestation is 22 months, but there can be fluctuations). She was due September, so she obviously conceived straight away as well. Amahle's due October, but as we've seen here it isn't guaranteed.

I was thinking that the new calf seems on the small side in the posted photos- makes sense then if it was a slightly short gestation.

 

[Frankie_number_1_fan]

Amahle gave birth to a male calf on August 26th! The calf was a herd birth and Amahle is showing great maternal instincts. The calf was sired by Mabhulane.

(Here's a video showing the birth)
Fresno Chaffee Zoo on Instagram: "MORE BIG NEWS! On Monday August 26th, first-time mom, Amahle, gave birth to a healthy male calf with Nolwazi and her calf close by. After nearly two years of anticipation, we are excited to welcome both calves to our herd. Watch to see the moment she delivered! Content Warning: blood"

 

[ZCChip]

Amahle gave birth to a male calf on August 26th! The calf was a herd birth and Amahle is showing great maternal instincts. The calf was sired by Mabhulane.

(Here's a video showing the birth)
Fresno Chaffee Zoo on Instagram: "MORE BIG NEWS! On Monday August 26th, first-time mom, Amahle, gave birth to a healthy male calf with Nolwazi and her calf close by. After nearly two years of anticipation, we are excited to welcome both calves to our herd. Watch to see the moment she delivered! Content Warning: blood"

The first calf was like “what is that?!” It’s going to be great to watch them grow up together. Two boys.

 

[Frankie_number_1_fan]

The first calf was like “what is that?!” It’s going to be great to watch them grow up together. Two boys.

I know right? How adorable and absolutely the perfect social scenario for them to grow up in.

 

[ZCChip]

I know right? How adorable and absolutely the perfect social scenario for them to grow up in.

yes and mother and daughter duo as well. Second and first calves for them respectively, and they showed positive, natural instinct.

 

[Frankie_number_1_fan]

Nolwazi's male calf at the Fresno Chaffe Zoo has been named "Thando" (pronounced Tan-Doe) by animal care staff.

The second calf, Amahle's, will be named via public voting. The options are "Oko", "Davu" and "Kona"

Fresno Chaffee Zoo on Instagram: "It's time to put a name to the trunk!"

Help Us Name Baby Elephant #2!

 

[IndianRhino]

Amahle’s calf has been named Davu meaning, “the start of a new age” in Somali.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo on Instagram: "THE RESULTS ARE IN. We're excited to formally introduce you to Davu! From a tiny heartbeat on our ultrasound livestream back in May to an adventurous explorer in our African Adventure savanna, Davu is a beacon for the "start of a new age" for the Zoo. Thanks to everyone for helping us choose his name. Come see him and Thando on the savanna right off Tembo Trail during your next visit. "

 

[John Marchwick]

The association of zoos and aquariums has confirmed there are currently 13 African Elephants pregnant in the United States

On the Move

 

[tigris115]

Does anyone know all 13 pregnant elephants?

 

[toxodon]

Does anyone know all 13 pregnant elephants?

On this site? Probably not. Most places keep it on the downlow

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

Does anyone know all 13 pregnant elephants?

The five Sedgwick girls and Luna and Kianga at Disney are the seven we are sure about, there are still six other cows pregnant who haven’t been confirmed yet.

 

[HawkAlot]

Well... there are 7 breeding age females at SDZSP - and only 1 of them are Musi's mother. Fingers crossed!

 

[Frankie_number_1_fan]

The association of zoos and aquariums has confirmed there are currently 13 African Elephants pregnant in the United States

On the Move

Exciting! My fingers are crossed for some of the Safari park girls and another pregnancy in Dallas!

 

[Jambo]

Well... there are 7 breeding age females at SDZSP - and only 1 of them are Musi's mother. Fingers crossed!

It's absolutely essential Khosi and Kamile have conceived considering their ages. Especially Kamile considering the genetic value on her maternal side.

Hopefully Musi got the job done in the time he was with the cows, however if not, fingers crossed they've undertaken AI if required.

 

[E Maximus]

The five Sedgwick girls and Luna and Kianga at Disney are the seven we are sure about, there are still six other cows pregnant who haven’t been confirmed yet.

One of the girls you have mentioned here has miscarried so they are out of the running.

 

[John Marchwick]

One of the girls you have mentioned here has miscarried so they are out of the running.

Which zoo was this?

 

[Mr.Ivory]

Considering the article mentioned all of Sedgwick are still currently pregnant, the female who miscarried are either Kianga or Luna

 

[John Marchwick]

Considering the article mentioned all of Sedgwick are still currently pregnant, the female who miscarried are either Kianga or Luna

It must be Luna than because Kianga I think is still pregnant.

 

[Frankie_number_1_fan]

It must be Luna than because Kianga I think is still pregnant.

While awful, I hope it is Luna. Kianga needs to have a calf asap