pregnant elephant, is showing subtle signs her labor has begun. Wednesday afternoon, she kicked at her abdomen, experienced abdominal contractions and looked uncomfortable, says Mike Keele, the zoo's ...

PORTLAND, Ore. - It is day five of Rose-Tu's labor at the Oregon Zoo and still no baby elephant. Despite the slow progress, veterinarians say the mama elephant's labor seems to be going smoothly.

A baby African elephant died during labor Monday afternoon at Marine World in Vallejo, where veterinarians were keeping a close watch on the mother. Tika, who was weeks overdue in her 22-month ...

Forget the stirrups and forceps. keepers and veterinarians preparing for the impending elephant birth have stocked in less-common delivery-room gear: a winch; hoist; block and tackle; assorted slings ...