Hugo the feisty baby pygmy hippo chases bubbles and mom in adorable viral clips

10 Oct 2025 • 11:21 PM MYT
The Independent
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Watch as Hugo, a new pygmy hippo at John Ball Zoo in Michigan, playfully snaps at his mother in adorable footage.

Hugo, who was born on 3 September to parents Penelope and Jahari, can also be seen getting up close to the camera as he curiously inspects it following a splash in the water.

He is the first ever pygmy hippo to be born at the zoo and weighed in at 11 pounds. A public naming contest was held to determine the adorable animal’s name, with Hugo coming out victorious.

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