"It is amazing to see her personality beginning to shine already," said Jonny Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo. This highlights the importance of early development and observation in baby animals.
"The first 30 days are critical for her development, so the pygmy hippo house will be closed for now to allow us to keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time," Appleyard added. This underscores the careful management needed in zoos to support newborn animals.
Pygmy hippos, native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, are an endangered species, with only about 2,500 left in the wild due to habitat loss. This emphasizes the conservation message central to Haggis's story.
The zoo hopes Haggis will achieve the same global fame as Moo Deng, highlighting the need for conservation efforts. Moo Deng's popularity has inspired many zoos to showcase baby pygmy hippos.
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