*BIG NEWS: Elephant calf born overnight!* The momentous arrival for our family herd of endangered Asian elephants was captured live on CCTV. This is the second rare elephant birth in a month! Watch this amazing footage: mum Sithami gives birth onto deep sand. Her instincts take hold, stimulating the calf by kicking up the sand. The excited herd then gather round to help! | Chester Zoo

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington is asking the public to help name its new baby elephant — the first born there in 25 years. The female calf, described as alert and bright-eyed, weighed 308 pounds at birth. Voting is open on the zoo’s website, with the final naming set for next week. | CBS Evening News