Irvin is a 314 pound male Asian elephant calf born June 1, 2005 at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation. Irvin was named after Irvin Feld, who ushered in the modern era of the American circus when he purchased Ringling Bros. from John Ringling North Irvin is the eighteenth calf born at the Center. Meanwhile, the Detroit Zoo has its first-ever white rhinos. Jasiri and Tamba, two male white rhinos, have made the former elephant exhibit their new home. A third male, named Omari, is expected to join the group shortly.
