Mother elephant and calf munching on water lilies. Baby African elephant sneeze. African Elephant mother and calf. Random photo Submit your photo Stumble Thru animal photography Tags: baby animal elephant elephant mom and calf by simon hodgson 22 110 views Rating: +7 a happy family of polar bears baby meerkats cute “mini lion” kitten Adorable Photos of Animals With Their Babies That Will Make You Go ‘Aww’ Place your ad here Loading... About OneBigPhoto is your daily dose of high quality photos. 2731 photos uploaded Important stuff Top rated Top galleries Submit photo Privacy policy Wallpaper Contact us Connect with us Search Some rights reserved. ©2013 OneBigPhoto.com x. Motty the hybrid elephant. Motty (11 July 1978, Chester Zoo, Cheshire – 21 July 1978, Chester Zoo, Cheshire) was the only proven hybrid between an Asian and an African elephant.
He was named after George Mottershead, who founded the Chester Zoo in 1931. The male calf was born on 11 July 1978 in Chester Zoo, to Asian mother Sheba and African father Jumbolino.[1] Appearance[edit] The calf's cheek, ears (long with pointed lobes) and legs (longer and slimmer) were of the African type, while nail numbers (5 front, 4 hind) and the single trunk finger were Asian. The wrinkled trunk was like an African elephant. Cause of death[edit] Despite intensive human care, Motty died of an umbilical infection[2] 10 days after his birth on 21 July. Other hybrids[edit] There are unconfirmed rumours of three other hybrid elephants born in zoos or circuses; all are said to have been deformed and did not survive.
Biology[edit] References[edit] External links[edit] Motty, the Hybrid Elephant. Motty, the only proven African / Asian elephant hybrid. Asian Elephant Calf On Beach. African Elephant Calf. Baylor and Tupelo in the Pool.