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Baby Pygmy Hippo Goes Swimming At Melbourne Zoo

Adorable Baby Pygmy Hippo Goes Swimming At Melbourne Zoo
Ryan Barrell
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It turns out there's nothing more soothing that the soft splashing sound of a baby pygmy hippo going for a swim. Who knew?

Little Obi is the latest addition to the family of pygmy hippos at Melbourne Zoo, and this super-cute video shows his first time swimming in the big pool. His mum Petre carefully plays lifeguard while he splashes around stealing our hearts.

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