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Age: 7 years
Weight: 4,140 lbs. as of
August 2012
Born in Indianapolis: October 18, 2005
Sire: Bulwagi
Kedar, a male calf, was born
to Kubwa on October 18, 2005, making history as the second calf born through
artificial insemination to this elephant mother. Weighing in at about
200 pounds at birth, Kedar proved to be a very healthy, happy young
elephant. Kedar was named in a contest with the Zoo, the
Indianapolis STAR and WTHR-TV. He has proven to be a favorite
with Zoo staff and visitors alike as he poses for the camera and learns new
behaviors almost daily. He gets along very well with his "aunties" in
the herd and with the trainers.
Photo by Don Reynolds
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