Baby hippo makes debut in E China, needs help with finding a name

On September 19, 2019, a baby hippo made its first public appearance inside the Yageer Zoo of Ningbo City in east China's Zhejiang Province.

The baby hippo cools off with a swim. /VCG Photo

The baby hippo plays with its mother. /VCG Photo

The baby hippo swims with its mother. /VCG Photo

The calf stands nears its mom. /VCG Photo

The baby hippo plays with its mother. /VCG Photo

A baby hippo is called a calf. This little hippo was born in July to an 18-year-old hippo named Little Flower. The calf is in good health and weighs about 75 kilograms. Staff is not allowed to approach the young animal. Hence, its gender is still unclear.

The zoo is currently asking the public to submit a name for the calf.

(All images via VCG)

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