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Dallas Zoo makes big announcement: new baby elephant
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 3, 2026
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The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of a new baby elephant, after a nearly 21-month pregnancy – that’s a little less than average. The zoo said the elephant, which has not yet been named, was born Sunday, July 26, around 12:30 p.m; he weighed in at around 230 lbs. He started nursing within his fi...
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Key takeaway The zoo said the elephant, which has not yet been named, was born Sunday, July 26, around 12:30 p.
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What is this story about? The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of a new baby elephant, after a nearly 21-month pregnancy – that’s a little less than average. The zoo said the elephant, which has not yet been named, was born Sunday, July 26, around 12:30 p.m; he weighed in at around 230 lbs. He started nursing within his fi...
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