The zoos in Michigan have a lot of unique animals, but one of the most special and celebrated is the pygmy hippo. The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids recently celebrated the birth of a brand new picky hippo calf.
I think we can all agree that baby animals of all kinds are super adorable, and none may be cuter than the pygmy hippo.
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On a recent Facebook post, they shared the excitement and the details of the birth.
We are overjoyed to announce the birth of our pygmy hippo calf! First-time parents Penelope and Jahari welcomed their 11-pound little one on September 3, marking a historic moment as this is the first pygmy hippo calf born at the Zoo.
They went on to describe why the birth of this little calf is so crucial, not only to the zoo, but to the species in general:…