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.
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First Breath
Straight after birth, baby hippos have to swim up to the surface to take their first breath.
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Only Child
Hippos generally give birth to one offspring, although sometimes there can be twins.
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Chubby Baby
At birth, baby hippos weigh between 25 and 45 kg and are around 127 cm long.
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Early Developer
A baby hippo typically weans after six to eight months after birth.