Dwarf hippopotamus still nameless - Over 10,000 name suggestions for hippo girls at Zoo Berlin
Croissants, Görli or Boulettchen: These are three of over 10,000 name suggestions that the Berlin Zoo has received so far for the little Hippo girl. "We can't believe it", the Zoo shared on its Facebook page on Tuesday. The dwarf hippopotamus was born at the beginning of June. Name suggestions came not only from Germany, it was stated. "It has even been discussed in the USA, Mexico, and even Australia that Europe's sweetest mini hippo is looking for a name."
Name suggestions can still be submitted on the social media channels of the Zoo until July 5. "It's an open secret that I particularly like short, catchy names with a Berlin connection", Zoo and Tierpark Director Andreas Kniereim had previously revealed.
The Hippo girl and her mother continue to spend their time in a secluded area of the hippopotamus house. The Zoo further reported that the little hippo offspring enjoys its daily beauty routine: "weigh first, then into the water!"
It is expected that Zoo visitors will be able to observe Hippo Mama and Hippo Daughter in the outdoor enclosure at the end of July. The natural habitat of dwarf hippos is in the rainforests of West Africa. There are currently only fewer than 2500 mature individuals – a trend that is declining.
- The Berlin Zoological Garden shared on Facebook that they've received over 10,000 colorful name suggestions for the little Hippo girl from various parts of the world, including Berlin, Germany.
- Despite being born in Berlin, the dwarf hippopotamus has gained global attention, with name suggestions discussed on Facebook in the USA, Mexico, and even Australia.
- Andreas Kniereim, the Zoo and Tierpark Director, prefers short, catchy names with a Berlin connection, making a bread roll or a famous Berliner street food a potential choice.
- Once the little Hippo grows stronger in her natural habitat at Berlin Zoo, visitors can look forward to observing the colorful duo of Hippo Mama and Hippo Daughter in the Berlin Zoological Garden's outdoor enclosure.
