Edinburgh Zoo names newborn pygmy hippo Piper
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Edinburgh Zoo names newborn pygmy hippo Piper

7 Aug 2026 · Originally published 7 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Edinburgh Zoo reveals name of baby pygmy hippo
Keepers at Edinburgh Zoo have named their new pygmy hippo calf Piper after a successful health check confirmed she is a girl. Born to mother Gloria, the calf is currently being cared for behind closed doors as she grows and develops, marking another addition to the zoo's successful breeding programme.
Source: STV News
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