We're Pregnant!!!

ozron · 10-01-2007, 10:36 PM

(Okay, so I'm the last person you'd expect to post THAT thread title.)

The zoo confirmed today that Rose-Tu, our thirteen-year-old, 7,000 pound Asian elephant is pregnant! The Oregon Zoo has long been a leader in elephant breeding, with the most sucessful breeding herd in the country. We haven't had a baby, though, since Rose-Tu, so this is big news.

This was something of a surprise. The father, Tusko, is on breeding loan to us, and was just introduced to the cows last fall. The successful breeding took place in early December, which is a quick courtship for elephants. That puts Rose-Tu at about the tenth month of her pregnancy.

She's due around September or October of next year.

libraryvixen · 10-01-2007, 10:56 PM

Yay!! Congratulations to Mama Rose-Tu, Baby Daddy Tusko and the zoo family!

Not Afraid · 10-01-2007, 11:13 PM

I thought for a moment first before opening this thread. "How is this possible?"

However, now I'm humming Baby Elephant Walk, so I'm not sure how happy I am.

Great news!

tracilicious · 10-02-2007, 01:17 AM

It took them ten months to figure out that she's pregnant?

Stan4dSteph · 10-02-2007, 06:54 AM

Congratulations. Good thoughts that everything goes well for Rose-Tu and the little one.

Snowflake · 10-02-2007, 07:06 AM

Baby heffalumps!

Well, this is great news! Hope all goes well for Rose-Tu (and the zoo) during her pregnancy.

We (me) will expect pictures eventually.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-02-2007, 07:17 AM

Awww, baby elephants are soooo cute!

Awesome news.

Moonliner · 10-02-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

It took them ten months to figure out that she's pregnant?

Well ya know, elephant sized EPT's are a special order item. Then there is the training time needed to teach her how to use it properly....

3894 · 10-02-2007, 08:47 AM

Awesome news, ozron!

I was lucky enough to see the baby elephant at the National Zoo in D.C. in 2001. You'll be posting pics?

katiesue · 10-02-2007, 09:30 AM

First thought "geeze he works fast"

Congratulations. I'd love to see photos as well.

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ozron The once and former... Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 421	We're Pregnant!!! (Okay, so I'm the last person you'd expect to post THAT thread title.) The zoo confirmed today that Rose-Tu, our thirteen-year-old, 7,000 pound Asian elephant is pregnant! The Oregon Zoo has long been a leader in elephant breeding, with the most sucessful breeding herd in the country. We haven't had a baby, though, since Rose-Tu, so this is big news. This was something of a surprise. The father, Tusko, is on breeding loan to us, and was just introduced to the cows last fall. The successful breeding took place in early December, which is a quick courtship for elephants. That puts Rose-Tu at about the tenth month of her pregnancy. She's due around September or October of next year. __________________ http://www.portlandspirit.com/deadhusband.php
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I thought for a moment first before opening this thread. "How is this possible?" However, now I'm humming Baby Elephant Walk, so I'm not sure how happy I am. Great news!
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	It took them ten months to figure out that she's pregnant? __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Congratulations. Good thoughts that everything goes well for Rose-Tu and the little one.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Baby heffalumps! Well, this is great news! Hope all goes well for Rose-Tu (and the zoo) during her pregnancy. We (me) will expect pictures eventually. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Awesome news, ozron! I was lucky enough to see the baby elephant at the National Zoo in D.C. in 2001. You'll be posting pics? __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	First thought "geeze he works fast" Congratulations. I'd love to see photos as well. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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