Baby Pygmy Hippo Makes Royal Entrance

Harry, an 11 lbs baby pygmy hippo was born at the Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn, South Africa, March 22, 2012.
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Baby Pygmy Hippo Makes Royal Entrance

According to Cango wildlife officials, Harry was named after Prince Harry of Wales, "for his true grit spirit, and for his love and passion for Africa and its wildlife"
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Baby Pygmy Hippo Makes Royal Entrance

The baby boy is the son of Hilda and Herbert, the South African wildlife sanctuary's pygmy hippopotamus pair.
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Baby Pygmy Hippo Makes Royal Entrance

Harry will only grow to be about 3 feet tall and will weigh roughly 400 to 600lbs.
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Baby Pygmy Hippo Makes Royal Entrance

The pygmy's mother was unable to nurse Harry, so he will require around the clock feedings by the Cango staff.
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Baby Pygmy Hippo Makes Royal Entrance

Harry takes a nap after a being showered by attention from the staff and ranch caretakers.
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Baby Pygmy Hippo Makes Royal Entrance

Handler Toni Inggs helps the tiny hippo bath at the Cango Wildlife Ranch.
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