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Elephant Baby Boom at Sedgwick Zoo | Wichita News
Sedgwick County Zoo’s African elephant herd is buzzing with excitement as Simunye, a seasoned mom, nears the end of her pregnancy—expected to deliver early next summer. This follows last year’s record five elephant pregnancies, despite the heartbreaking loss of her first calf, Malaika. Simunye, who brought her first calf, Titan, to the zoo in 2016, is now preparing for another big moment—especially since Titan’s soon-to-be move to Atlanta Zoo will reshape the herd’s dynamics. These births are vital to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, spotlighting the zoo’s crucial…
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