Well, well, well, isn't Monifa already quite the little media darling? I was already drooling over her piccys, and now this video. Just. Can't Handle. It. There's simply too much cute here for a Friday afternoon – watch her dunk herself underwater (!) below.
Well looky here, baby! Meet Monifa – just one-month-old and already ready for the spotlight. It's shining brightly, too, as she's the first Pygmy Hippo born at Sydney's Taronga Zoo in the past 23 years . . . but don't worry, her cuteness makes up for lost time. I love baby animals (especially hippopotami) and, although this lass will eventually make a splash at over 350 pounds, she's about the size of my dog now.
There are plenty more pictures – bathtime, playtime, lil hippo teeth, lil hippo tail – so check them out when you read more
How sweet are these newborn hippos? The two special twins were recently born at the Netherlands' Emmen Zoo. Whether you prefer the term "hippopotamuses" or "hippopotami" to describe the duo, do you know where that name comes from? Click below to learn all about it!
