A female Asian elephant calf was born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on July 23, following a 22-month pregnancy. The baby, ...

ZURICH (AP) — A 19-year-old Asian elephant at the Zurich Zoo gave birth this weekend to a male calf whose name, starting with the letter Z, will be announced this week.

According to zoo officials, they are trying to protect the herd from contracting Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus - EEHV. “EEHV is a major threat to elephants in the North American population.