Haggis the pygmy hippo pictured swimming at Edinburgh Zoo

EDINBURGH Zoo’s eight-week-old pygmy hippo calf, Haggis, has been enjoying swimming in the pool as part of a daily routine.

Haggis was born at the zoo last month to parents Otto and Gloria.

She has been pictured this week enjoying daily sessions in the pool.

Pygmy hippos spend time in water to keep their skin moist and regulate their body temperature.

(Image: Edinburgh Zoo) The species is native to the forests and swamps of west Africa, primarily Liberia. The species is classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

There are an estimated 2500 remaining in the wild due to habitat loss.                                          

At the end of last month it was announced visitors could go and see Haggis as she began spending more time exploring her environment.

Haggis has a sister, named Amara, who was born in 2021 and moved to a zoo in London in 2023.

Haggis has often been compared with Moo Deng, another pygmy hippo who was born in July.

Visitors can book zoo tickets online in advance at edinburghzoo.org.uk/tickets