We are excited to share the first images of our new baby hippo at Aquila Private GameWe are excited to share the first images of our new baby hippo at Aquila Private GameReserve and Spa.

The Anti-Poaching Unit and conservation teams came across the recentbirth two weeks ago.Aquila Head Ranger, Memory Khumalo, confirms the latest addition to the 10 000 hectareconservancy, is a female.Hippos spend a total of 16 hours a day underwater, so the babies have to be able to sucklesubmerged.

Luckily, they can close their ears and their nostrils and get food from theirmother without breathing in water! Baby hippos will suckle for about a year.

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