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September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_014 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_011 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_010 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_009 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_008 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_006 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_007 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_001 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_086 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_004 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_001 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_064 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_084 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox

September 15, 2026, Madri, Community Of Madrid, Spain: A male Sumatran elephant calf named MAX is seen exploring his enclosure and interacting with his mother CYNTHIA and other female herd members, including his aunt and sister, at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. In a unique naming event, caretakers presented CYNTHIA with three boxes, and she intuitively selected the name MAX, which serendipitously honors the species scientific name, Elephas maximus sumatranus. Born in August 2026 after a 21-month gestation, the calf s arrival was supported by the herd s females, who exhibit natural cooperative rearing behavior (allomothering) to protect and guide the newborn. Sired by VALENTINO (not pictured), - ZUMAo127 20260915_zep_o127_031 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox