Toronto’s Moo Deng: Zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippo calf

Toronto’s Moo Deng: Zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippo calf  Toronto Star

Dashya, aged around 17 years, gave birth to a Hippopotamus calf on May 27 at Bannerughatta Biological Park. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The hippopotamus population at the Bannerughatta Biological Park (BBP) has increased to five with the birth of a hippopotamus calf.BBP officials said Dashya, aged around 17 yea

The tiny youngster was born to parents Otto and Gloria on Friday, July 31, just days after it was announced that Gloria was pregnant.

The wee one wasn't expected for another week or two.14:23, 03 Aug 2026Edinburgh Zoo's family has expanded once more as it has announced the "surprise" arrival of a new pygmy hippo. Having not been expected to arrive for another week or two, the baby hippo shocked keepers by appearing at its mother's side during checks.

The new born pygmy hippo was welcomed into the world on July 31

An endangered pygmy hippo calf has been born at Edinburgh Zoo after arriving earlier than expected to parents Otto and Gloria.