Has today been tough? Let Obi change that for you.
Obi is a little baby Pygmy Hippo who ventured out with mum, Petre, for a swim in the big pool for the first time. The name Obi means heart in the Nigerian Igbo language, and he is certainly melting a few hearts here at Melbourne Zoo.
Hippos are known for growing into terrifying death machines. Before they grow into dangerous, jaw-chomping beasts, they look like adorable river puppies.
Babies love splashing in pools. We even have some factual evidence to prove our point.
There’s this baby elephant that loves splashing in his kiddie pool:
Here is another elephant that can’t wait to join the fun:
There’s this deer that doesn’t want to get out of the pool (but what kid willingly gets out?):
There’s this baby that doesn’t back up my claim, but I included him anyway because he’s cute:
And, of course, there’s this piglet that’s too small to get in the pool, but he’s love it if he could hop that hurdle:
Watch this Pygmy Hippo experience the joys of swimming the first time:
In a few years, he’ll be a vicious beast of death so, much like your pre-teen child, soak up the cuteness before it becomes terrifying.
[Featured Image Credit: ZoosVictoria via Youtube]