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Poppy the baby pygmy hippo enjoys her first swim with mother at Richmond Zoo

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Poppy the baby pygmy hippo enjoys her first swim with mother at Richmond Zoo

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  • Poppy, the baby pygmy hippo born on December 9, 2024, is named after a popular flower.
  • A poll conducted by the zoo garnered over 116,000 votes to select Poppy's name, alongside other options.
  • Poppy weighed 15 pounds at birth and spent initial weeks in an indoor pool with her mother Iris.
  • This species of pygmy hippos is considered endangered and typically does not live in groups.
  • Poppy's first swim was a delightful moment shared publicly after weeks of privacy for bonding.

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