Guys you’re missing out if you’re not following the story of Fiona, the Cincy Zoo’s preemie Hippo. -- (edited)
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Ender (aka Ender)
Mar 10 '17, 07:57
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Fiona was born 6 weeks early and weighed only 29 pounds, the lightest recorded birth every. (“Normal” is 55-120 pounds.) They had to call the children’s hospital staff in to place an IV to keep her hydrated.
There are 3 more blog updates after the linked one below.
http://blog.cincinnatizoo.org/category/animal-sciences/hippo/
Taking her first steps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_jnI3CRJJo
In the Pool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doMTgFOADqo
She just learned to use a ramp to get into the pool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTD89n5gyGQ
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