Let's Say "Hi" to Linh Mai, the New Trunk Load of Joy at the Zoo

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Join us this time to say 'Hi' to Linh Mai, new bundle of joy at the National Zoo. Smithsonian's Zoo recently welcome a new trunkload of joy. Born on Feb. 2 to 12-year-old mother Nhi Linh, this little calf is the first to arrive at the National Zoo in nearly 25 years. And thanks to the generosity of Zoo supporters, she now has a name: Linh Mai. Over the past century, Asian elephant populations have declined due to habitat loss and conflict. Through science, collaboration and care, we’re helping these animals survive and thrive in the wild and in human care.