An "incredibly rare" female hippo was born at Edinburgh Zoo.
The endangered hippo cub, named Haggis, was born on October 30, and zookeepers said her "amazing personality" is already showing.
Pygmy hippos are native to West Africa and experts believe there are only about 2.500 left in the wild worldwide.
In September, a small hippopotamus in Thailand named Mu Deng he became a star of social networks and mimes because of his chubby build.
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"Haggis is doing well so far and it's amazing to see her personality starting to shine through," said Jonny Appleyard from Edinburgh Zoo.
The habitat of young hippos will be closed to the public for the first month, since that period is important for the development of the cubs.
This species is endangered due to a number of factors including habitat loss and the fact that they are hunted for food in Liberia, a country in West Africa. explains the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
"Although Thailand's Mu Deng has become famous around the world, it is important to remember that small hippos are incredibly rare.
"It's great to have our little ambassador right here in Edinburgh, as he can help raise awareness among our visitors about the challenges rare species face in the wild," added Appleyard.
Hagisa's parents, Otto and Gloria, received a cub named Amara in 2021, which was transferred to London Zoo in 2023, as part of the European breeding program.
Last month, the zoo opened Khao Kheow he had to warn visitors that they are not trying to wake up Mu Deng, as the hippopotamus became semi-lacar and caused an increase in the number of visitors to the zoo.
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