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World Service,2 mins

Zoo searches for lifeguard for Baby Mini-Hippo

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Berlin Zoo is looking for a zoo keeper whose job description will also include looking after a baby 'mini hippo'. they will teach the hippo how to behave in the water. The Pygmy Hippo has been given the name Toni. She is named after the Germany and Real Madrid football player Antonio Ruediger, who has taken over special guardianship. Lukwesa Burak speajks to Philine Hackmeister from Zoo Berlin about what it takes to teach a hippo how to swim.

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