We’re so fascinated with Fiona that it’s easy to forget that there are other cute hippos in the world, but reader Susan H. found this study in contrasts recently:
I went to the San Diego Zoo and was privileged to be there on one of days they had their brand new baby hippo on exhibit! I present to you, baby Amahle (she was just named on Friday- it means “beautiful one” in Zulu) and her mama, Funani!
She was just 19 days old when I took these, and my first thought when I saw her was “I HAVE to get photos for Cutetropolis!!”
Amazing how something can start out so tiny and get sooooo big.
I kept thinking about Fiona and how she was probably 4 months old before she was the size of this 19 day old hippo! I realize Fiona was (relatively) tiny when she was born, but seeing Amahle kinda brought it home.
MIghty oaks from tiny acorns grow. And waving hi to Susan from my corner of San Diego. Do you live in the area too or were you just visiting? If living here, maybe we should have a mini Cutetropolis meet up.
Both hippos are just adorable especially the littlest one. I think all of her is about as big as mama’s head.
Just visiting- I live in the Pacific NW. 🙂
Susan H. definitely had her priorities straight in taking these photos for Cutetropolis. 😅 These babies look huge… until you see them next to their mamas. ❤
I had to be patient, too- there were tons of people crowded around the enclosure. Mama and baby were in the water for a while and it was too murky to see them well. I waited until they got out and walked around, and found a space by the plexiglass that no one had claimed yet. Totally worth the wait!
AWWW!! Nothing cuter than a baby hippo and we’ve been blessed with at least 3 of them to follow. Let’s hope we can get more pics of Amahle as she grows. Will have to see if the zoo has a website we can access or if they post to YouTube.
Thanks for thinking about us, Susan. More hippo pics are always a treasure. Especially bebeh hippos.
How lovely! Thank you, Susan!
I’m having a flashback to the video of a zoo employee finding the newborn Fiona. She looked like a bath toy!
At least Cutropolis hasn’t been canceled! Stay healthy Mike! So far covid 19 is not considered to be a computer virus!
Gorgeous family! Thanks so much, Sue.
Susan H. Thank you so much for thinking of us!!! This is what me feels like we all belong!
Gorgeous photos too! Thank you.. xoxo
Anyone else see the “qte” comment underneath the website title?
I missed it! Glad you pointed it out. I wouldn’t mind quarantining in Cutetropolis.