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flag John Ball Zoo welcomes first pygmy hippo calf, a vital birth for the critically endangered species.

flag The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, welcomed its first pygmy hippo calf, weighing 11 pounds, born to first-time parents Penelope and Jahari. flag Pygmy hippos are critically endangered, with fewer than 2,500 left in the wild, making this birth vital for conservation efforts. flag The zoo's animal care team is monitoring the mother and calf as they bond behind the scenes, with both reported to be doing well.

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