The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums
With less than 3,000 in the wild, pygmy hippos are highly endangered. By breeding babies like this little girl, conservationists hope to help save the species from extinction. The public is invited to help pick a name for her on the Marwell Zoological Park website. Options include Loko, Kadina, Zimmi and Lola.
Photo credit: Solent News and Photo Agency
Photo credit: Solent News and Photo Agency
Sydney's Taronga Zoo is celebrating the recent birth of its first pygmy hippopotamus in 23 years.
Monifa was born about three weeks ago and weighs six kilograms or about thirteen pounds.When compared with a normal full sized adult hippo weighing between 3,000 – 4,500 kilograms (6,500 – 10,000 pounds) you get an idea of what a mini hippo Monifa really is.
(Above Photo Credit: Taronga Zoo)
