The Fort Worth Zoo announced a new addition to its elephant herd: A female Asian elephant calf.

The calf was born on Aug, 18 standing 36 inches tall and weighing 250 pounds, the zoo said in a news release Friday morning. The calf's mother is 26-year-old Bluebonnet, who was the first elephant calf born in the zoo's history. Her father is named Romeo, and she is a full sibling to brother Brazos , who is almost 4.

"Both mother and baby have been quietly bonding behind the scenes since the calf's birth in August. This early bonding is crucial for the calf's healthy development and the mother-baby bond. During this time, it has also been important for her to become familiar with her surroundings before making a public debut," the news release said.

The calf made her public debut Friday,

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