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March 3, 2008

What's New At the Zoo

Sounds like plenty of local folks turned out at the opening weekend for the Maryland Zoo, waiting for Felix the elephant to give birth to a not-so-little one. Here's our story.

One line in our coverage that leapt out at me: Elephant pregnancy lasts 22 months, as opposed to human pregnancy, which just feels that long.

If you went to the zoo last weekend, I'm curious how it was. The zoo's been going through lots of changes in recent years. Was there anything new (besides soon-to-be-momma Felix) that captivated your kids?

(Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo)

Posted by Kate Shatzkin at 5:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)
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I'm so glad I'm not an elephant. I'm also glad I'm not a sperm whale. I once read they lactate for 15 years!

Posted by: Kayris | March 4, 2008 12:40 AM

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About Hanah Cho

Hanah Cho joined The Baltimore Sun in 2003, just a few years out of college. While covering everything from education to workplace issues to financial services, she also got married and became a first-time mom in December 2009. Now, she’s trying to juggle work and life demands without losing her sanity.

She lives in Columbia with her husband and infant son.

Kate Shatzkin authored Charm City Moms until June 18, 2010.

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