Tula-Tu

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Tula-Tu
Species Asian elephant
BornFebruary 1, 2025
Residence Oregon Zoo (Portland, Oregon)

Tula-Tu is an Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, United States. [1]

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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 is slated to make her public debut on February 21. [8] [9]

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References

  1. "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.
  2. Vondersmith, Jason (2025-02-07). "A beautiful bonding happening at Oregon Zoo with Rose-Tu and new calf". Portland Tribune . Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Vondersmith, Jason (2025-02-13). "Oregon Zoo baby elephant is a female and it's named Tula-Tu". Woodburn Independent . Retrieved 2025-02-19.
  6. "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.
  7. "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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.