Inseminated elephant gives birth in Asia
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A one-day-old baby elephant stands next to its mother at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang province, northern Thailand Thursday, March 8, 2007. The female elephant has for the first time given birth through artificial insemination in Asia, doctors claimed Thursday, in what could be crucial step in conserving the endangered species. The 100-kilograms (220.46 pounds) was born healthy and could walk immediately. (AP Photo/Wichai Taprieu)
AP - Thai veterinarians announced Thursday that an artificially inseminated elephant has given birth to a bouncing baby boy — a first in Asia that could be a crucial step in conserving the endangered species. |
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