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In Photos: Baby Hippos

Although tiny in comparison to their huge mothers, these porky baby hippos can still weigh around the same as an adult human.

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  • Water Birth

    Water Birth

    Baby hippos are born underwater.

  • First Breath

    First Breath

    Straight after birth, baby hippos have to swim up to the surface to take their first breath.

  • Only Child

    Only Child

    Hippos generally give birth to one offspring, although sometimes there can be twins.

  • Chubby Baby

    Chubby Baby

    At birth, baby hippos weigh between 25 and 45 kg and are around 127 cm long.

  • Early Developer

    Early Developer

    A baby hippo typically weans after six to eight months after birth.

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