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World's first male elephant twins born in Thailand

The world's first male elephant twins were born in the northeastern Thai province of Surin on Saturday.

Published: 03/07/2010 19:46
The twins were born to Phang Thong Khun, a 35-year-old elephant in the Tha Lad area of Surin, The Nation reported.
A crowd cheered when the twins were born about two hours apart early Saturday morning, elephant trainer Prapai Mokhorn trainer told The Nation.

A veterinarian at the Surin Elephant Hospital said the twins were strong and each weighed 70-80 kilograms.
The still-unnamed baby elephants are the first known male twins.

Female twins named Phang Jum and Phang Jim were born in Thailand 15 years ago.


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