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

Baby hippos are born underwater.
First Breath

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

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

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

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