A zoo in Syracuse, New York, has welcomed not one, but two new bundles of joy. The birth of twins was a shock for zoo staff, according to the release. Less than 1% of elephant births are twins – and when twins are born, they rarely survive.
The Asian elephant twins were born on October 24 to parents Mali and Doc, according to a news release from the zoo. The birth of twins was a shock for zoo staff, according to the release. Less than 1% of elephant births are twins – and when twins are born, they rarely survive. The first baby was born at around 2 a.m., weighing in at 220 pounds, says the release. Then, 10 hours later, Mali delivered a second male calf, much to the surprise of staff monitoring.
McMahon in the release. “The important research happening right here at the zoo will have a significant impact worldwide on behalf of this magnificent endangered species.” The miracle twins are Asian elephants, an endangered species found throughout south and Southeast Asia, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The species’ population has declined largely due to habitat fragmentation, human-elephant conflict, and poaching.
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