The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington is asking the public to help name its new baby elephant — the first born there in 25 years. The female calf, described as alert and bright-eyed, weighed 308 pounds at birth. Voting is open on the zoo’s website, with the final naming set for next week. | CBS Evening News

*BIG NEWS: Elephant calf born overnight!* The momentous arrival for our family herd of endangered Asian elephants was captured live on CCTV. This is the second rare elephant birth in a month! Watch this amazing footage: mum Sithami gives birth onto deep sand. Her instincts take hold, stimulating the calf by kicking up the sand. The excited herd then gather round to help! | Chester Zoo

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Witnessing the birth of an elephant in the wild is nothing less than extraordinary. But it’s what happens afterward that will send chills down your spine! Listen to how the other members of the herd welcome the newborn into the family. Source: Unknown | Wild Wings Safaris