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New pygmy hippopotamus born at Santo Inácio Zoo

The new pygmy hippopotamus, named Poipoi, is the fifth offspring of the couple Romina and Kibwana at the Gaia zoo.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: New pygmy hippopotamus born at Santo Inácio Zoo — Archive photoPhoto: Kabacchi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Santo Inácio Zoo, located in Gaia, announced the birth of a new pygmy hippopotamus, named Poipoi. This is the fifth offspring of the pair formed by Romina and Kibwana.

The birth of Poipoi is particularly significant, as he is a male, contributing to the genetic diversity of the pygmy hippopotamus population in Europe. This species is considered at risk of extinction.

The zoo, which has been focusing on species conservation, highlights the importance of events like this for the survival and diversity of wildlife. Poipoi's arrival may have a positive impact on the continuation of the species in captivity.

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