Wonderful Elephant Mother Giving Birth In Bali

Elephant's Unique Pregnancy
The female elephant normally gives birth to a single calf, yet she can have twins. Female elephants might give birth every five years, and continue to mate until about the age of fifty. The female elephant’s pregnancy will last up to 23 months, longer than other animals. When she does give birth, the calf can weigh anywhere from 200 to 320 pounds.Show more

The amniotic bladder may push out before the calf, appearing like a balloon-like matter. The elephant may attempt to rub off the protruding bladder. The calf will pass through the birth canal, and the mother will separate the amniotic bladder from the newborn. Introductions to the new arrival will involve the mother sniffing the calf. Once she accepts her calf, the mother will pull it towards her.

Within an hour after arriving the newborn calf will be able to stand. Within a few hours the newborn elephant will be walking. After learning to stand on its own four feet, the calf’s next goal will be to find its mother’s breast and begin nursing.