约翰·鲍尔动物园欢迎第一只俾格米河马牛,这是濒危物种的重要出生地。 John Ball Zoo welcomes first pygmy hippo calf, a vital birth for the critically endangered species.

密歇根州Grand Rapids的John Ball动物园欢迎其第一只重11磅的俾格米河马牛,其初生父母是Penelope和Jahari。 The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, welcomed its first pygmy hippo calf, weighing 11 pounds, born to first-time parents Penelope and Jahari. 侏儒河马极度濒危，野外仅存不到 2,500 只，这使得这种出生对于保护工作至关重要。 Pygmy hippos are critically endangered, with fewer than 2,500 left in the wild, making this birth vital for conservation efforts. 动物园的动物保育小组正在监测母鹿和幼崽,因为它们在幕后粘在一起,据报告,两者都表现良好。 The zoo's animal care team is monitoring the mother and calf as they bond behind the scenes, with both reported to be doing well.