Cute Baby Elephant "Baylor" Plays With Mom

http://www.houstonzoo.org
In this video Baylor ventures into the outdoors with his mom Shanti and Methai, the elder female of the zoo herd. Baylor is one week old.

For more info about Baylor visit http://www.houstonzoo.org/baby-elephant-baylor/

After a pregnancy lasting almost 23 months, Shanti, a 19-year-old Asian elephant, delivered a healthy 348-pound male calf Tuesday morning May 4, 2010 at the Houston Zoos McNair Asian Elephant Habitat. The calf has been named Baylor by the Zoos elephant care team in recognition of the unprecedented and ongoing advances made by Baylor College of Medicines science team to significantly reduce the threat of a potentially lethal elephant herpes virus.

Shanti began exhibiting signs of labor around 10:30pm Monday night. Attended by the Houston Zoo's elephant care team and assisted by the Zoos veterinary staff, Shanti delivered the baby at 9:32 am on Tuesday, May 4.

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[taracates83]

Such a doll - and I love the Houston Zoo's choice for elephant companion dog - American Pitbull Terrier, way to be a breed ambassador!

[debhol97]

What a cute baby!

[castlekeeper2]

Cute video but I truly hope they have more space than this to roam in. I know it is a zoo and people want to see the animals but they need space none the less and a pond to wallow in.People would be just as happy or happier to see them in a distance taking a good wallow.

[littlesillything123]

Am I the only one who's favorite animal is an elephant? Most people think elephants are 'ok'.... but not the best. Well.... Elephants are the best to me! <3

[littlesillything123]

Everyone like my page on Facebook! It's called 'I Love Elephants :]' Enjoy my page for elephant lovers! <3

[thegh0ST505]

Cant help watching it again, Baylor too cute. Simply love mom n baby interactions. That dog was very sweet n cute too. Love the way he sat on that chair watching the news.

[thegh0ST505]

Very cute Baylor roaming around mom playing. Interactions between mom and baby was very sweet n heartwarming.

[fitzopashn]

@Dealow12 - you're a moron



[videogirlLen77]

and the dog...simply so cute, and happy.a joy for the eyes !! :)

[videogirlLen77]

beautiful, are adorable! the next time I am in the US, I got to go there, you guys are doing a great job, love it!

[adam18man]

big al