The first baby hippopotamus born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay takes a swim around her new home in the Edge of Africa habitat minutes after being born underwater in front of excited zoo keepers, staff and some lucky park guests, Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 in Tampa Bay, Fla. The yet-to-be named female is now nursing and bonding with its mother, Cleo, who weighs about 3,500 pounds. (AP Photo/Busch Gardens Rampa Bay, Aimee Jeansonne Becka)
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