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Episode 05 Raising a Calf
April 21, 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 5: Raising a Calf Have you HERD how a baby elephant grows in its first weeks of life? Step behind the scenes with the Smithsonian National Zoo’s elephant care team one month after the arrival of calf Linh Mai as they support her early development. This fifth and final episode offers an intimate look at the elephant team’s expert care helping Linh Mai thrive, from close monitoring of her relationships with her herd members to daily routines to milestone moments in Linh Mai’s growth. Viewers will gain a deeper appreciation for the dedication and collaboration required by the elephant team to give this young elephant the strongest possible start in life. ... 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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