An Asian elephant in Thailand gave birth to a rare set of twins in what the caretakers described as a miracle after the joyous occasion had nearly turned into a tragedy.

Watch: Elephant in Thailand gives birth to rare ‘miracle’ twins

An Austrian minister has become the honorary godmother of a baby elephant born at Vienna Zoo. A small ceremony to mark the occasion was held at the newly-reopened zoo.

Austrian minister becomes godmother to baby elephant

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Watch: Elephant in Thailand gives birth to rare ‘miracle’ twins

Austrian minister becomes godmother to baby elephant