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Gerald Owens' donkey, Gravy, gave birth to a healthy baby on Wednesday. He's taking name suggestions on his Facebook page. 

FIND A LINK ON WRAL.COM. >> A HOUSE YOU CAN REPLACE. >> WE HAVE OTHER GOOD NEWS, MY MINIATURE DONKEY GRAVY GAVE BIRTH TO A BABY. A LOT OF YOU HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS. SHE'S BEEN PREGNANT FOR LIKE THREE YEARS IT SEEMS. SHE FINALLY GAVE BIRTH. THE LITTLE ONE DOESN'T HAVE A NAME YET. I PUT IT ON SOCIAL MEDIA. I DON'T SMOKE SO I DON'T HAVE CIGARS, BUT I'M GOING TO GIVE YOU THIS. IT'S A CARROT. YOU TAKE IT HOME AND CLEAN IT. A CARROT FOR YOU TOO, CAT. >> SO WE HAVE ALL OF THESE NAMES. I LOVE TATER BECAUSE OF GRAVY. >> CINNAMON, MIMOSA, IF WE'RE GOING WITH BREAKFAST THEME. WE WOULD COME IN EVERY SINGLE MONDAY AND SAY DID YOU HAVE THE NEW BABY? WE'RE SO HAPPY FOR YOU TONIGHT. YOU'RE BEAMING. >> IT TOOK FOREVER, BUT SHE DID

Gerald Owens' donkey welcomes new baby! 

Lightning, the beloved donkey at the Museum of Life and Science, just turned 22 over the weekend.

Lightning the donkey turns 22 at the Museum of Life and Science

Lightning the Donkey at the Museum of Life and Science

A South Carolina man who is achieving internet fame for a viral video of his donkey singing along to The Lion King's "Circle of Life," said the entire video started as a joke with his friends.

Donkey singing to 'The Lion King' goes viral

From now until Sunday, people can bring birthday messages to the front desk. They will be displayed in The Farmyard for his birthday party on Sunday.

Lightning turns 20: Life and Science's beloved donkey marks his birthday this week 

A horse rescue operation created a special cast to help a donkey with a medical issue. (Video from WBAL)