Toronto Zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia
Summary
The Toronto Zoo announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf to a 20-year-old mother named Kindia. The calf, which is Kindia's third, is healthy and nursing well shortly after birth. Pygmy hippos are endangered, and the zoo will closely monitor the mother and calf.Key Facts
- Kindia, a 20-year-old pygmy hippo, gave birth to a female calf after about 6 hours of labor.
- The calf started standing and exploring just hours after birth and began nursing 4.5 hours later.
- This is Kindia’s third calf; her previous calf was born in 2018.
- Kindia became pregnant after an eight-day introduction to a 31-year-old male pygmy hippo named Harvey in January.
- Pygmy hippos are listed as endangered due to habitat loss and human activity.
- The wild population of pygmy hippos is estimated at 2,000 to 3,000 animals.
- Adult pygmy hippos weigh between 330 and 660 pounds and live in the forests and swamps of West Africa.
- The zoo emphasizes its role in conservation and scientific efforts to help protect this species.
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