Whipsnade Zoo names new Asian elephant calf Anusorn
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Whipsnade Zoo names new Asian elephant calf Anusorn

4 Aug 2026 · Originally published 3 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Whipsnade Zoo reveals name of adorable elephant calf
Born on 8 June to mother Donna, the calf has been named Anusorn—meaning 'remembrance'—following a fundraising appeal for conservation charity ZSL. As a vital addition to the European conservation breeding programme, the youngster helps highlight the ongoing work to protect this species from habitat loss and climate change.
Source: Good News Post Bedfordshire
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