London Zoo seeks new mate for pygmy hippo Amara after male companion's death
standard.co.uk — November 8, 2024, 02:01 PM UTC
Moo Deng, a popular pygmy hippo born in Thailand, has captured public attention since her July birth. London Zoo currently has one pygmy hippo, Amara, who was introduced in February 2023. Amara was initially paired with a male hippo named Thug, but he died earlier this year. London Zoo is now looking for a new mate for Amara to help with conservation efforts. Despite the setback, there is still hope for London to have its own baby pygmy hippo in the future. Meanwhile, a baby pygmy hippo named Haggis has recently been born in Scotland.