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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the birth of its second baby Asian elephant this year

The baby, a boy, was born to his 38-year-old mom, Phoebe, and is the second new addition to the herd after baby Rita Jean was born over the summer

This is the first time in the zoo's history that two Asian elephants have been born in the same year.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating the birth of its second Asian elephant this year, marking a historic first for the organization.

On Thursday, Oct. 23, the zoo announced in a press release that 38-year-old Asian elephant Phoebe had given birth to a male calf at 10:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The baby weighed in at 222 pounds and was born after a two-year pregnancy.

“As the team watched, the newborn stirred, pushed him

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