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2. Hope the little hippo stays sweet as he grows.

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 12:26 AM

13 hrs ago

They're so cute (even the adults), but apparently not known for being safe for humans and others.

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Orphan baby hippo [View all] Figarosmom 15 hrs ago OP

All babies are precious.. no matter the species Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #1

Hope the little hippo stays sweet as he grows. summer_in_TX 13 hrs ago #2

One of the most vicious and dangerous animals on earth. Emile 7 hrs ago #6

Wonderful oasis 12 hrs ago #3

Cuteness may be the greatest survival strategy of all nuxvomica 10 hrs ago #4

How sweet Grim Chieftain 10 hrs ago #5