Hippos

Name That Hippo!

Not That Mike The Other Mike8 Comments

The Toronto Zoo needs a name for the pygmy hippo calf born to mother Kindia. The female calf was born August 10, and mother and baby greeted the public for the first time last month. Today’s the last day to vote on one of the four names, so click the link below and vote!

And here she comes! But first mama has to check out the selfie stick in the pool to make sure it’s OK.

Just like we’ve seen with Fiona and her mother Bibi, the new calf likes to play with her mom by biting and exploring her mouth.

Submitted by Lois M.

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What’s Your Favorite Fiona Moment?

Not That Mike The Other Mike7 Comments

From the young to the old, the story of Fiona has brought smiles and inspiration to people everywhere, and many of them make the trip to the Cincinnati Zoo to see the famous hippo in person. In this episode of The Fiona Show, the care team talks with Fionatics and asks them: What’s your favorite Fiona moment?

From our resident Fionatic, Lois M.

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Move Over, Fiona

Not That Mike The Other Mike14 Comments

There’s a new cute hippo in town!

Your new tiny hippo crush is here, but this one isn’t a preemie, she’s a pygmy. Kindia, a 12-year-old pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo, gave birth to a baby girl last month, and now the little one is making a big splash in this newly-released video.

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Links: 3 bd/2 ba, 2300 sq ft, Cat

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Well, the listing did say "excellent view."

Family Moves into Home, Is Surprised to Find House Comes With Cat

Love Meow, via Me

"You *can* walk, you know."

Baby rock hyraxes make their first appearance at Chester Zoo

Twitter, via Andrew Y.

"Bob! You stripey son of a gun, howya doing?"

Golden retriever puppies make friends with a baby white tiger

Twitter, via Andrew Y.

But what I was really missing was love.

Kitten With Missing Foot Rescued from Streets, Finds Loving Home

The Animal Rescue Site, via Elaine W.

Line forms on the left, boys.

Who will be Fiona’s ‘boyfriend?’ Timothy? Tony? Well, it’s complicated

Cincinnati.com, via Me

And finally: Make Way for Ducklings

Good onya, New Zealanders! (via Andrew Y.)

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