h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 I don’t know if it’s been reported here but a new baby hippo was born at AK. Story from https://m.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/02/22/disney-introduces-new-burly-boy-hippo Disney introduces new burly boy hippo by Gunnar Shuler comment photo via Disney Disney just announced the name and gender of their new baby hippo at Animal Kingdom, and it's a burly boy named Augustus. When you think of the name Augustus, you may think of a pudgy kid from Willy Wonka fell into the chocolate river. However, in terms of the new addition to Animal Kingdom, it's a 168-pound hippo. Augustus is said to have a playful personality and has spent the last monthbonding with his mom, Luma. RELATED A baby hippo was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom last night The Nile hippopotamus is the first hippo to be born at the park in 13 years, according to Dr. Scott Terrell, director of animal and science operations. The Nile hippopotamus is considered a vulnerable species with a declining population, which makes this a birth a pretty big deal. BradyBzLyn...Mo and fladogfan aka Gretchen 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 40 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Aww...that's sweet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Goodness...that's cute. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I've heard there are tiger cubs also but don't know if they are out for public viewing yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I want hippopotamus for Christmas only a hippopotamus will do......... I like hippos this will get me back to animal kingdom sooner than later. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 However, an average baby calf is born weighing anywhere between 60 to 110 pounds. January 15th article However, in terms of the new addition to Animal Kingdom, it's a 168-pound hippo. So in a little over a month he has gained anywhere from about 60 to 100 pounds! Healthy little bugger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingdawgs 4 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 He’s so cute! I love his name! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kadancer 82 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I feel guilty for not reporting sooner. We were incredibly lucky to see this little darling the morning he was born. He was visible on the Safari, along with a whole ton of cast members that were observing Mommy and Baby. According to our driver, they had been with the mother for over 24 hours. The driver was explaining that the baby had been born as we were rounding the bend and the little guy lifted his head up out of the water. It was a breathtaking moment!! Also, the tiger cubs are now out for viewing on the Maharajah Trail. They weren't out much when we were there because the temperature was too cold. BradyBzLyn...Mo and fladogfan aka Gretchen 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 3:44 PM, kadancer said: I feel guilty for not reporting sooner. We were incredibly lucky to see this little darling the morning he was born. He was visible on the Safari, along with a whole ton of cast members that were observing Mommy and Baby. According to our driver, they had been with the mother for over 24 hours. The driver was explaining that the baby had been born as we were rounding the bend and the little guy lifted his head up out of the water. It was a breathtaking moment!! Also, the tiger cubs are now out for viewing on the Maharajah Trail. They weren't out much when we were there because the temperature was too cold. Really looking forward to seeing the new hippo and tiger cubs! We were there once shortly after a baby gorilla was born. I could have watched her playing (and driving the other gorillas bonkers) all day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 7:45 AM, twiceblessed....nacole said: Goodness...that's cute. ... a face only a mother could love! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 8 hours ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said: ... a face only a mother could love! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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