Edinburgh Zoo Welcomes New Pygmy Hippo | Glasgow News

Edinburgh Zoo’s newest resident, a pygmy hippo calf named Piper, made her debut on July 31st to the delight of staff and visitors alike. Weighing in at just over five kilograms and still nursing from her mom Gloria — a seasoned mother who’s raised two other calves — Piper is thriving. Her first vet check went smoothly, complete with a bath and health assessment, and she’s already showing signs of her playful personality through adorable puffing sounds that inspired her name. With only about 2,500 pygmy hippos left in the wild, Piper’s arrival is a major win for conservation. Keepers are thrilled to watch her explore her new world under Gloria’s watchful eye, and updates on her journey will be shared via the zoo’s social media and app. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a70539b54635bf71