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January 24, 1962
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Belle, a 10-year-old elephant at Portland Zoo, has been pregnant for 18 months and is overdue by a week for delivering the first U.S. baby elephant in 43 years. Despite signs the calf is ready, she shows no hurry to give birth.
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Belle Isn't in a Hurry
PORTLAND, Ore (UPI) - Belle, the 10-year-old, 2½-ton elephant at the Portland Zoo, has been pregnant for 18 months. She still was pregnant this morning.
Since last Thursday, officials have been expecting her to deliver the first baby elephant born in this country in 43 years.
Last night, they took an electrocardiogram. It determined that Belle had a pulse of 30 to 38 heartbeats a minute, and the unborn baby had one of 60, indicating it is ready for delivery.
That, apparently is about all it determined. Officials kept waiting. But Belle didn't appear to be in any hurry.
PORTLAND, Ore (UPI) - Belle, the 10-year-old, 2½-ton elephant at the Portland Zoo, has been pregnant for 18 months. She still was pregnant this morning.
Since last Thursday, officials have been expecting her to deliver the first baby elephant born in this country in 43 years.
Last night, they took an electrocardiogram. It determined that Belle had a pulse of 30 to 38 heartbeats a minute, and the unborn baby had one of 60, indicating it is ready for delivery.
That, apparently is about all it determined. Officials kept waiting. But Belle didn't appear to be in any hurry.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Elephant Pregnancy
Overdue Birth
Portland Zoo
Animal Electrocardiogram
Baby Elephant
What entities or persons were involved?
Belle (Elephant)
Portland Zoo Officials
Where did it happen?
Portland Zoo, Portland, Ore
Story Details
Key Persons
Belle (Elephant)
Portland Zoo Officials
Location
Portland Zoo, Portland, Ore
Event Date
Recent (Pregnant For 18 Months, Expecting Since Last Thursday)
Story Details
Belle the elephant is overdue for giving birth after 18 months of pregnancy; electrocardiogram shows both are ready, but she delays delivery of the first U.S. baby elephant in 43 years.