🔗: https://l.mlive.com/ykgqpy A pygmy hippo named Penelope has given birth to the first pygmy hippo calf born at Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo. The 11-pound baby was born on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The zoo says their care team is keeping a close eye on mom and baby as they bond and both are doing well. Pygmy hippos are an endangered species with fewer than 2,500 estimated in Western Africa’s wild, so each birth is a vital step for conservation. (Video provided by John Ball Zoo) | The Muskegon Chronic

28K views · 2.2K reactions | Here at Taronga, we hold ourselves to the highest of standards when it comes to animal welfare. Our dedicated keepers go to extreme lengths to ensure all our animals in our care are living a happy care-free life! And in some instances, like this! It entails a Pygmy Hippo shower! 識 Join Hayden and ungulate Keeper Frankie as they treat Fergus to some Friday self-care!  #tarongatv #forthewild | Taronga Zoo Sydney | Facebook