I was right about that fat female being pregnant. A few minutes ago she (with Mysery adding some weight to her abdomen) squeezed out a beautiful and seemingly healthy pup! Some of the students witnessed it first-hand! They told me Mysery was getting very close. I observed him snuffling the pup and wanting to be very involved in the experience. He certainly poses a threat because of his size but he seemed to bear the little pup no ill will. Perhaps it is his progeny. The pup picked the nastiest day of the month to be born with strong winds, snow and hail squalls. It will be a long and cold first night, and hopefully a long and fruitful life. I suggest he be named Squall in memory of this auspicious day.

For more info on the Elephants of Race Rocks please see:

http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/eco/taxalab/ashleyc.htm