Child alert! Uncommon pygmy hippo calf born at the Greensboro Science Center

GREENSBORO, N.C.-- Say a hearty welcome to the most recent homeowner of Greensboro!

The Greensboro Science Center revealed the birth of a "precious pygmy hippo calf" that was born on Wednesday, May 24 (so, a Gemini) to parents Holly and Ralph! This is the very first considerable milestone in the Revolution Ridge expansion and the very first pygmy hippo born at the center.

" Revolution Ridge was built with the intent of bringing awareness to threatened species and comprehending why those types are so valuable to our world. Much of the animal displays were created to support reproducing programs and it is quite a testament that, within a little more than two years, the GSC is now house to its first pygmy hippo calf," said Greensboro Science Center's Chief Operating Officer Beth Hemphill.









We collectively launched a big sigh of relief and cheered when we saw our cute new calf take its first steps. Holly is showing to be a very watchful and caring mom, and we can't wait for our GSC community to fulfill this newest addition!"

Keepers worked hard to set novice mommy Holly up for success with "incredible" prenatal care with examinations and ultrasounds. Holly is a strong character, contrasting the more easygoing Ralph, so keepers are thrilled to see which parent the little bundle of delight favors.

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The pygmy hippopotamus weighs in a lot leaner than their river hippo cousin, only reaching a scant 350 to 600 pounds versus the river hippos' multi-ton average.

When this little bundle of delight strikes about five months old, he must be over ten times the size he was at birth!

Pygmy hippos are considered a threatened types in their native West Africa.

Starting Friday, the indoor hippo watching will be periodic at the discretion of the animal staff as they monitor mommy and infant.

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Holly's calf comes simply a few weeks after two bintlets were born at the center, and in the exact same week that Asheboro's North Carolina Zoo invited a new giraffe calf to their tower.