Haggis the Pygmy Hippo: Scotland's Newest Cuteness Rival to Moo Deng
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
A pygmy hippo named Baby Haggis was born at Edinburgh Zoo to parents Otto and Gloria on October 30. The zoo is keeping the newborn and her mother out of public view for the first 30 days to ensure her development. Pygmy hippos are endangered, with only about 2,000 left in the wild, primarily in West Africa. The birth of Haggis highlights the importance of conservation efforts for this rare species.