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Hippos have something of a reputation for being rather cantankerous creatures, but you really wouldn't believe it when you see these cute little critters. Check out this list, compiled by Bored Panda, for some of the most adorable baby hippos we could find.
Hippopotamuses are thought to be around 55 million years old. They come from Sub-Saharan Africa, and their name means 'River Horse' in Ancient Greek. They're generally considered to be the third-largest land mammal after elephants and white rhinos, and although you probably wouldn't guess it, their closest relations are actually whales and dolphins. Their diet consists mainly of grass, and they typically live for about 45 years. Despite their tubby appearance, hippos can easily outrun a human, and they can be very aggressive, especially when threatened. They still look cute though! Just don't get too close...
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Kim De Beer 8 years ago
Although this isnt a baby hippo, but a pygmee hippo, its still cute ;)...
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Kathe LeSage 8 years ago
Hello ... could you please supply me with the name of the photographer?
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Tesla Sulu 8 years ago
Don't give it a taste for human flesh too early....
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Kawaii Lemon 8 years ago
You better not get close to that mommy otherwise you won't be able to enjoy the cuteness for long
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Ginnie Pig McCaffrey 8 years ago
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH! I REALIZED I LEFT MY PHONE AT SCHOOL! XD
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Ernest Urchin 8 years ago
you also need to wallow in muddy river regularly
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Hamlets twin 8 years ago
Looks like its pretending to be Gojira. RAWR!!! Be afraid green things!
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Abhisek Chakraborty 8 years ago
Never realized before baby Hippos look so much more like elephants
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Prenam Bini 5 years ago
That's a female her name is Fiona she was born at the Cincinnati Zoo
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KONLEN PECK 3 years ago
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Hamlets twin 8 years ago
It looks like they are trying to help the little giant hippo butt over those other giant hippo butts.
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Andrea Flores 8 years ago
I still own that movie!!! And can't see it cuz I cry all the way through :P
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Nancy Brown 8 years ago
Oh yes a little more to the left. Mmmmmm YEEEESSSSSSSS I'm in heaven. That is the best message yet❗️Relaxing all those tired muscles from that workout today. 😌
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Wyndmere 8 years ago
In a river of gold. ... Why is the water yellow? ---
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Daniel Sipes 8 years ago
....or father like son, or mother like son, or father like daughter...I honestly can't tell
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Arianna Stahl 8 years ago
Most of these are in a zoo and this is the one you have a problem with?
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Gillian Black 8 years ago
this was floating by and I caught it is it alive whatever it is mum it moved
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Natalie Ellis 8 years ago
"I'm fabulous Darling!" if a hippo could speak, this is what it would say. (In my head anyway)
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Anna Lundquist 8 years ago
He just accidentally walked in a puddle of bleach...
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What do you think ?
Lazy Panda 8 years ago
Thank you for this. Whenever I have a bad day I can just look back on this post. I'm ready for my day!
Silent Skeleton 8 years ago
Big ones are. Little ones are just cute potatoes
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Laura Sayer 8 years ago
A lot of these hippos were pygmy hippos, which in my opinion are a lot cuter than regular hippos.
Lazy Panda 8 years ago
Thank you for this. Whenever I have a bad day I can just look back on this post. I'm ready for my day!
Silent Skeleton 8 years ago
Big ones are. Little ones are just cute potatoes
Load More Replies... Laura Sayer 8 years ago
A lot of these hippos were pygmy hippos, which in my opinion are a lot cuter than regular hippos.
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