Moo Deng? Who deng? Introducing Haggis. Otto and Gloria have welcomed an ADORABLE pygmy hippo calf! She is doing well, but we'll be keeping the hippo house closed for the time being so that our expert keepers can keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time.
While Thailand's Moo Deng has become a viral global icon, it is important to remember that pygmy hippos are incredibly rare. It is great to have our own little ambassador right here in Edinburgh to connect with our visitors and help raise awareness of the challenges the species face in the wild.
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.
Edinburgh Zoo's X account playfully apologized for pitting Haggis and Moo Deng against one another, acknowledging that 'there is space in this world for two beautiful pygmy hippo divas and we should celebrate them all.'
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