Mexico City's Chapultepec Zoo Celebrates First Hippo Birth in 16 Years Agencia EFE
go to original March 5, 2014

The baby hippo born on February 24, is the first one born at the zoo in the last 16 years. (independent)

The Chapultepec Zoo is celebrating the first birth of a hippopotamus in 16 years and the public can help select a name for the animal, Mexico City's government said.

The parents and the baby hippo are living in the zoo's pastures, the Mexican capital's government said.

"The baby was born underwater, without complications and with a weight of approximately 40 kilograms (88 pounds). Since its birth, it has received maternal care and feedings, which will continue until the age of 11 months," officials said in a statement.

Citizens can vote for the baby's name, choosing from among Igoli, which means gold in Zulu; Haji, which means noble in the Swahili language; and Mabbina, which means joy in Swahili, officials said.

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