New Baby Elephant Born at Animal Kingdom Park
We have some adorable news this morning!
Meet Disney’s newest addition, Corra. This baby African elephant is the first calf born in 7 years! How amazing!
Born to mom, Nadirah, they both have been bonding backstage at the park while also bringing great joy to the animal care team at Animal Kingdom Park.
These births are very closely planned and observed through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan as it helps ensure responsible breeding of endangered animals such as the African elephants.
Corra is Nadirah’s first calf, weighing in at 218 pounds. What makes this birth even more special is that Nadirah was also born at Animal Kingdom Park back in 2005, making Corra a second-generation calf. Since it’s common for other adult females in the herd to assist in raising calves, Corra will soon meet her aunts Stella and Luna and grandmother Donna. Did you know the gestation time for an elephant is 22 months? This new baby has been eagerly anticipated by everyone!
Through the next several days, mom and baby will continue to bond while being closely observed through continued post-natal exams and keeping an eye on successful nursing and weight gain. The veterinary team and scientists at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park are some of the best in the world! They are both in great hands.
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Stay tuned with MickeyBog as we hopefully get to share some behind-the-scenes moments with Nadirah and baby Corra in the upcoming weeks.
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