The term 'baby elephant' is often used to refer to a young elephant, which is also known as a CALF. A CALF is an elephant that is less than one year old and has not yet reached adulthood. The term 'CALF' is derived from the Old English word for 'young cow'. Baby elephants are usually born weighing around 200 pounds and can grow up to be over 10, 000 pounds when fully grown. They are typically very playful and social animals, and they form strong bonds with their mothers.