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Tuesday 31 January 2017

This Baby Hippo Born 6 Weeks Early Is Working As Hard As She Can To Stand Up

The four-day-old hippo born prematurely at Cincinnati Zoo is also gaining weight as she gets around-the-clock care as she tries to stand on her own.

This hippo born six weeks prematurely is making progress toward standing on her own, the Cincinnati Zoo announced.

This hippo born six weeks prematurely is making progress toward standing on her own, the Cincinnati Zoo announced.

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The little Nile hippo was born to her mother, Bibi, who has been getting milked by zoo staff to supplement her baby's diet until she can nurse on her own.

The little Nile hippo was born to her mother, Bibi, who has been getting milked by zoo staff to supplement her baby's diet until she can nurse on her own.

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She gets plenty of rest, but when she's awake, zoo staff pack her time with activities to promote the development of her muscles so she can start standing, and walking, on her own.

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