Новорожденный бегемот впервые в жизни искупался в бассейне (видео) [ Редагувати ]

Сотрудники зоопарка Цинциннати, США, сняли трогательное видео купания новорожденного бегемота. Видео опубликовано на странице зоопарка в Instagram.

 

Our two-day-old baby hippo, born six week early, is hanging in there. Her care team continues to give her 24-hour attention, which includes tube-feedings, vet checks and keeping her warm and moist. She is gaining some strength. This morning she got her first pool experience. Most hippos are born in the water, but they can’t actually swim. Pool time will help her build muscles and balance and maintain an optimal body temperature of 96-98 degrees. See the full video at cincinnatizoo.org. #cincinnati #closeenoughtocare #hippo #cincinnatizoo

Видео опубликовано Cincinnati Zoo (@cincinnatizoo) Янв 26 2017 в 8:09 PST

Во время купания бегемотику, как ребенку, приходится поддерживать голову.

 

The four-day-old hippo that was born six weeks early is making progress toward standing. She has gained almost four pounds since birth but is still about twenty pounds under the low end of a normal birth weight for a Nile hippo. Nursery and animal care staff are with the calf 24 hours a day providing warmth, nourishment and opportunities to exercise. They are making sure she gets plenty of rest and packing awake time with activities that will stimulate muscles and build strength. She is starting to support her weight for a few seconds at a time. See the full video at cincinnatizoo.org (link in bio) #hippo #closeenoughtocare #cincinnati #cincinnatizoo

Видео опубликовано Cincinnati Zoo (@cincinnatizoo) Янв 28 2017 в 8:06 PST

По всей видимости, бегемоту нравятся водные процедуры.

 

Seventeen-year-old hippo Bibi gave birth early this morning to a female calf. The premature calf was not expected until March and is receiving critical care from vet and nursery staff since the baby was not able to stand to nurse from mom. More details on our website (link in bio☝️) #hippo #cincinnatizoo #cincinnati #closeenoughtocare

Видео опубликовано Cincinnati Zoo (@cincinnatizoo) Янв 24 2017 в 11:02 PST

Напомним, что в киевском зоопарке появился малыш-бегемот, также в Африке бегемот напал на автомобиль.