By Associated Press
Montgomery, AL – Tina and Studla will be given some time to bond with their newborn -- a 247-pound female African elephant -- before visitors to the Montgomery Zoo view them outdoors.
The newborn arrived Friday and has not yet been given a name.
Zoo spokeswoman Sarah McKemey says the community will be involved in naming her.
She said Tina has been living at the 40-acre zoo for two years and Studla -- an African name for stout -- is on loan from Lowry Park in Tampa, Fla.
McKemey said Tina had a natural delivery without complications.
She says mom and baby seem to be doing wonderful.
A veterinarian is close if case a problem occurs.
McKemey said visitors to the zoo can view the newborn through window glass. It will take some time before they are released outdoors.
The zoo has three female elephants including Tina, who is 23 years old.
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