Credit: Oregon Zoo/Cover Images After more than 20 months of pregnancy, Rose-Tu, a 30-year-old Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, gave birth to a beautiful calf on 1 February 2025. Staff are keeping their distance to give the pair time to bond,

The Oregon Zoo in Portland has welcomed a new baby elephant. Thirty-year-old Asian elephant Rose-Tu gave birth at the zoo last weekend after 20 months of pregnancy.

On Tuesday morning, the “Today” show joined in celebrating the arrival of the elephant calf. In the “Morning Boost” segment, which is devoted to feel-good videos and stories, Jenna Bush Hager introduced the morning’s boost, telling viewers, “Get ready for some serious cuteness.”