Toronto Zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia
The Toronto Zoo has announced the successful birth of a female pygmy hippo calf to mother Kindia. This birth is considered a significant conservation milestone for the endangered species, which faces severe threats from habitat loss.
Why it matters
Pygmy hippo populations are critically low, making captive breeding programs essential for the long-term survival of the species.
The zoo has not identified the calf yet, but said that it is doing well alongside its mother. Photograph: Toronto Zoo The zoo has not identified the calf yet, but said that it is doing well alongside its mother. Photograph: Toronto Zoo Toronto Toronto Zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia The 20-year-old’s third calf is being monitored by officials as survival rates for the species are challenging, the zoo said
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf.
Kindia, the zoo’s 20-year-old pygmy hippo, started showing signs of labor at around 8.15am last Sunday, it said. Around four hours later, the calf’s feet emerged and after 1.5 hours of active labor, Kindia successfully gave birth to the baby pygmy hippo.
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