Cincinnati Zoo's premature hippo continues to get stronger
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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Zoo's premature Nile hippo is getting stronger and zoo workers say getting her mother's milk is helping.
The calf has her own care team which includes vets, nursery and animal staff. Because the hippo's mother, Bibi, was used to remaining still for ultrasounds, zoo staff say she has no problem allowing her milk to be collected.
While the calf will get much of it, some of her milk will be saved, analyzed and added to the Smithsonian's Milk Repository. They say the mother's milk changes over time. “Since we are able to get daily samples of Bibi’s milk, we have a rare opportunity to learn more about specific changes in this species,” said Zoo nutritionist Barbara Henry.
The baby hippo was born six weeks early on Jan. 24. She wasn't expected to be born until March.
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