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Pygmy Hippo calf makes a splash at Taronga Zoo 

An adorable and rare Pygmy Hippo calf has made her official debut at Taronga Zoo under the watchful eye of her mother and keepers.  

Senior Ungulate KeeperRenae Moss

Source: Taronga Zoo Sydney

Source: Taronga Zoo Sydney

Source: Taronga Zoo Sydney

Source: Taronga Zoo Sydney

Pygmy Hippos are classified as an endangered species. 

There are between 2000-3000 Pygmy Hippos in the wild.

Habitat lossHuman-animal conflictPoaching

HIPPO FACTS

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The main contributors of population decrease: 

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Taronga Zoo is asking for help from the public to choose a name for the new calf. 

Sierra after the country of Sierra Leone

CALF NAMES

Amara, which means ‘filled with beauty and grace’ and is of West African origin

Sapo after Sapo National Park in Sinoe County, Liberia.

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