Corra, born in December, is the first African elephant calf born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years
Meet Corra!
On Thursday, the newest member of the Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom – a baby elephant named Corra, born on December 13 – made her first public appearance.
When Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida opened, the growing cub stopped for a quick photo before entering the savannah for the first time, where visitors can see her on the Kilimanjaro Safari ride.
Corra gained almost 100 pounds. since his birth, he now weighs 312 lbs., and is starting to gain height from his parents, mom Nadirah and dad Mac, who also live in the Animal Kingdom. Corra’s flock includes her mother, aunts Stella and Luna, and her grandmother Donna.
Nadirah was also born at Animal Kingdom, making Corra “the first second-generation elephant in Animal Kingdom history,” according to a Disney blog post.
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Corra, the youngest African elephant at Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom.
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Her birth was significant for other reasons: She was Nadirah’s first calf and the first African elephant calf born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years.
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Corra, a baby African elephant with her mom Nadirah at Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom.
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Nadira’s pregnancy lasted 22 months — the typical gestation period for elephants — and according to Disney’s blog post, the new mom “voluntarily participated in her own care.” She became attached to her baby after birth, and her sister Luna was with her.
According to Disney, “it is common for the adult females in the herd to help raise the young elephants until they are considered independent, usually around 8 years of age.” Therefore, Corra will probably be roaming the savannah with her relatives for a few more years.
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