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Episode 01: Preparing for an Elephant Calf
April 17, 2026
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Have You HERD? This original, short-form digital series in five parts offers a wide-ranging look at Asian elephant care and conservation, from preparing for and raising a new calf to tackling global challenges facing the species as a whole. Viewers will follow the journey at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo while also traveling to Laos and Thailand to see how researchers and local partners are protecting elephants in the wild.
Featuring Smithsonian experts like Janine Brown and Kali Holder alongside the National Zoo’s elephant team, the series highlights groundbreaking work to improve elephant welfare and combat threats such as Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus to show how every calf represents hope for the future of this important species. ... Episode 1: Preparing for an Elephant Calf Have you HERD about our new calf? Go behind the scenes with the Smithsonian National Zoo’s elephant care team as they prepare for the exciting arrival of a new elephant calf. This first episode offers an intimate look at elephant Nhi Linh’s pregnancy journey, including routine ultrasound check-ins that helped National Zoo veterinarians monitor the calf’s growth and development every step of the way. Viewers will see the level of care, expertise and collaboration involved in supporting a healthy pregnancy, while learning why each new calf plays a vital role in the future of the elephant herd at the National Zoo and the conservation of this iconic species in the wild. ... Say “Hi!” to baby elephant Linh Mai in person or online on our Elephant Cam when she makes her public debut on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. LEARN MORE: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/elephants.
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