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The Smithsonian National Zoo celebrated Earth Day by giving the public a look at its elephant bubble‑bath routine. Visitors could see Linh Mai — a critically endangered Asian elephant — enjoying the
As the caption in the following video correctly calls it: "A moment of self-care with Joy [the baby elephant]! Watch as she uses her feet to loosen the earth before skillfully scooping up the dirt with her trunk.
Linh Mai, the first elephant born at the National Zoo in nearly 25 years, debuts Tuesday for Earth Day. You can also watch on Elephant Cam.
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Mini elephant toys will soon drop from the sky in New York City. The annual Dumbo Drop returns on May 29, featuring two parachute drops at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., with thousands