St. Louis Zoo celebrates the birth of a baby elephant conceived through artificial insemination

In Missouri, the St. Louis Zoo announced the birth of a male baby Asian elephant on November 25, 2024. The calf, named Jet, was born to 17-year-old Asian elephant Jade at 4:32 a.m. This birth marks a significant achievement for the zoo as Jet is the first Asian elephant conceived through artificial insemination at the facility. He is also notable for being the fourth generation of his family to live at the zoo. Zoo curator Tim Thier expressed excitement over welcoming the calf, highlighting the importance of this birth for the zoo's elephant conservation efforts. Currently, Jade and Jet are bonding in an off-exhibit area, and they are expected to make their public debut in the spring.