Watch: Baby Pygmy Hippo's First Swim

Watch: Baby Pygmy Hippo's First Swim

The miniature hippo was born at Melbourne Zoo in early June

Adorable Baby Pygmy Hippo Born at Zoo in Portugal

Adorable Baby Pygmy Hippo Born at Zoo in Portugal

The young hippo is in good health, well looked after by its mom

Baby Pygmy Hippo Thriving at Bristol Zoo Gardens in the UK

Baby Pygmy Hippo Thriving at Bristol Zoo Gardens in the UK

The baby hippo was born at this facility about three weeks ago

Baby Hippo Goes for a Swim at Whipsnade Zoo in the UK

Baby Hippo Goes for a Swim at Whipsnade Zoo in the UK

Keepers suspect the calf is a girl, have not yet confirmed it

Baby Hippo at UK's Marwell Zoo Enjoys Its First Swim

Baby Hippo at UK's Marwell Zoo Enjoys Its First Swim

The calf is a female, zoo keepers have named it Gloria

Picture of the Day: Hippo Mom and Calf Enjoy Mud Bath

Picture of the Day: Hippo Mom and Calf Enjoy Mud Bath

The picture was taken at Werribee Open Range Zoo in Australia

Baby Pygmy Hippo Learns to Swim

Baby Pygmy Hippo Learns to Swim

The tiny creature was born on October 27 at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo

Baby Hippo Is Born at Zoo in Switzerland

Baby Hippo Is Born at Zoo in Switzerland

The 3-day-old hippo already dives underwater, acts like an experienced swimmer

Picture of the Day: Baby Hippo Smiles for the Camera

Picture of the Day: Baby Hippo Smiles for the Camera

The baby hippo is too lazy to move about on its own, chooses to ride its mom instead