Scottish Zoo Hopes a New Star Is Born With Arrival of Pygmy Hippo Calf

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A Scottish zoo is hoping that its new arrival, Haggis the pygmy hippo, will follow in the footsteps of the viral icon Moo Deng, and become another ambassador for the endangered species.The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland said Haggis was born on October 30 at Edinburgh Zoo to parents Otto and Gloria.“Haggis is doing really well so far and it is amazing to see her personality beginning to shine already,” Jonny Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, said. “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.”Pygmy hippos, native to West Africa, are endangered, with only about 2,500 remaining in the wild due to habitat loss, according to the RZSS. Credit: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland via Storyful
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