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Edinburgh Zoo’s Surprise Hippo Birth | Edinburgh News

Edinburgh Zoo’s Surprise Hippo Birth | Edinburgh News

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Edinburgh Zoo stunned the world with a surprise birth—Gloria the pygmy hippo gave birth to a calf just hours after announcing she was pregnant, defying expectations. The tiny hippo is staying private with mom for now, while keepers monitor its health and bonding. No gender revealed yet, but this newest addition joins a family of Otto, dad, and sisters Amara and Haggis. With only about 2,500 pygmy hippos left in the wild, this birth is a major conservation win. Visitors may soon get a peek—if zoo socials announce it. Father Otto’s still out and about for public viewing. A sweet, unexpected moment for wildlife lovers everywhere.

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