Tula-Tu is an Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1]
History
Following a 20-month-long pregnancy, 30-year-old Rose-Tu gave birth to Tula-Tu on February 1, 2025.[2][3] During a segment on Today, Jenna Bush Hager called Tula-Tu "the cutest animal of 2025".[4] The Oregon Zoo revealed the calf's name on February 13.[5][6][7] Tula-Tu made her public debut on February 21.[8][9][10]
See also
References
- ^ "Oregon Zoo's Asian Elephant Calf Has a Name: Tula-Tu". Willamette Week. 2025-02-13. Archived from the original on 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ Vondersmith, Jason (2025-02-07). "A beautiful bonding happening at Oregon Zoo with Rose-Tu and new calf". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ Acker, Lizzy (2025-02-13). "Portland's brand new baby elephant finally has her name". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ Turnquist, Kristi (2025-02-04). "'Today' show calls Oregon Zoo elephant calf 'cutest animal of 2025′: 'Move over, Moo Deng'". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ Vondersmith, Jason (2025-02-13). "Oregon Zoo baby elephant is a female and it's named Tula-Tu". Woodburn Independent. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "Oregon Zoo announces 'fun to say' name of new baby elephant". KOIN. 2025-02-13. Archived from the original on 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "Baby elephant at Oregon Zoo now has a name". KVAL-TV. 2025-02-13. Archived from the original on 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ Aljobory, Sana (2025-02-19). "Meet Tula-Tu: Oregon Zoo's baby elephant makes public debut amid conservation efforts". KVAL-TV. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ Vondersmith, Jason (2025-02-19). "Want to see Oregon Zoo's baby Asian elephant Tula-Tu in all her cuteness? She'll be making her public debut". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "Tula-Tu makes her public debut at the Oregon Zoo". KPTV. 2025-02-21. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
External links
- Meet Tula-Tu, the Oregon Zoo’s newborn elephant calf! on YouTube, Today
- New Elephant Baby Has A Name: Meet Tula! on YouTube, Oregon Zoo
- Baby Elephant Tula-Tu Plays With Mom In A Pile Of Hay on YouTube, Oregon Zoo