Kechil received from Louis Ruhe of New York, December 10, 1918. Died October 29, 1947. Female #9880. "Babe" received from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, May 16, 1934. Died August 12, 1937. Female #14777.
Scientific name: [Elephas maximux].
Summary:
Sumatran elephant "Kechil" (right) and Indian elephant "Babe" (left) in yard of the brick Elephant House at the National Zoological Park.
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