The San Diego Zoo Tuesday announced the birth of a hippopotamus and, so far, things appear to be going swimmingly.
The birth of the hippo, the sex of which has not been determined, took place around 6:30 a.m. Monday, said Jenny Mehlow of the zoo.
Mehlow said animal keepers are keeping a close eye on the mother and calf, who appears to be nursing and doing well.
The mother, 30-year-old Funani, also gave birth last year, but that calf died several days later. Funani, a native of the Toledo Zoo in Ohio, has given birth a total of 11 times, seven in San Diego, Mehlow said.
The father was recently taken off exhibit and will remain in a separate area for the time being, leaving Funani and the calf in the main tank, according to Mehlow.
Baby Hippo Swims Into the World at the San Diego Zoo
