The Toronto Zoo has a new baby pygmy hippopotamus.

The baby was born on Sunday. The zoo found out on Wednesday. The mom, Kindia, showed signs of labor at 8:15 a.m.

The baby came out at 12:15 p.m. It took about 1.5 hours. The zoo is happy to see the baby.

The baby tried to stand up 15 minutes after birth. It was walking around a few hours later. The mom was nursing the baby.

The mom and baby are doing well. They are resting together. The baby is Kindia's third baby.

Kindia met a male pygmy hippo in January. This made her pregnant.

Pygmy hippos are in danger. They are losing their homes. The zoo is helping to save them.

The Toronto Zoo wants to help animals. They want to stop animals from disappearing.

There are only 2,000 to 3,000 pygmy hippos left in the wild.

Pygmy hippos live in the forests and swamps of West Africa. They need a safe place to live.

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