Dublin Zoo have welcomed the arrival of a baby elephant!
Proud mum Yasmin gave birth to the male Asian Elephant calf was on Monday afternoon after a 22-month gestation period.
The calf is estimated to be 1 metre tall and weighs approximately 130kg.
Gerry Creighton, Operations Manager at Dublin Zoo said: "It is with immense pride that we announce the birth of the latest addition to the Asian elephant herd here at Dublin Zoo.
"The birth of an Asian elephant is an amazing spectacle and this was no exception. The arrival of the calf was greeted with celebratory trumpeting and each member of the herd, from the oldest to youngest, played a role in assisting with the birth.
"We’ve been on an incredible journey over the past three years, overseeing the birth of six elephant calves, placing Dublin Zoo as one the most successful Asian elephant breeding programmes in the world. The recent births are of huge significance for the future of the endangered Asian elephant.
The facility is now looking for your help in naming the tot - based on his Asian origins - it's taking submissions here
