Animal Care Team Working Around the Clock to Nurse Premature Baby Hippo to Health at the Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's two-day-old baby hippo, born six weeks early, is hanging in there. Her care team continues to give her 24-hour attention, which includes tube feedings, vet checks and keeping her warm and moist. She is gaining some strength. This morning she got her first pool experience. Most hippos are born in the water, but they can't actually swim. Pool time will help her build muscles and balance and maintain an optimal body temperature of 96-98 degrees.
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