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A rare male pygmy hippo born in a Czech zoo debuts his first photoshoot

Mikolas is a valuable addition to the conservation efforts of the endangered species

Published: January 15, 2024 21:37 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor with inputs from AP

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Copy of Czech_Republic_Baby_Pygmy_Hippo_36209--454af-1705340076877 — Prague: A rare male pygmy hippopotamus born in a Czech zoo debuted his first photoshoot on Monday to the delight of spectators. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Czech_Republic_Baby_Pygmy_Hippo_96911--d81fe-1705340060250 — He is considered a valuable addition to the conservation efforts of the endangered species. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Czech_Republic_Baby_Pygmy_Hippo_23247--4d41d-1705340080320 — Born in December, the hippo was named Mikolas and has joined two female and one male pygmy hippos in the Dvur Kralove Zoo located 120 kilometers (about 75 miles) east of Prague, said Helena Hubackova, a spokeswoman for the park. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Czech_Republic_Baby_Pygmy_Hippo_85614--b071b-1705340064224 — Mikolas could be seen exploring his indoor enclosure with his mom Malaya closely watching over. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Czech_Republic_Baby_Pygmy_Hippo_62176--11be9-1705340057123 — Pygmy hippos are native to swamps and rainforests in western Africa. It’s estimated only about 2,500 still live in the wild. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Czech_Republic_Baby_Pygmy_Hippo_75864--ba921-1705340070163 — Their breeding in captivity has been complicated, particularly due to a lack of males. Only a dozen pygmy hippos were born in zoos globally last year, and not all survived. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Czech_Republic_Baby_Pygmy_Hippo_74778--5a710-1705340073545 — Weighing up to 275 kilograms (nearly 600 pounds), the pygmy hippos are solitary and considered less dangerous than common hippos. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of Czech_Republic_Baby_Pygmy_Hippo_78492--fa34e-1705340067784 — But they can get wild at times. A zookeeper in Dvur Kralove was seriously injured by one in 2012 and had to be treated at an intensive care unit. Image Credit: AP

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