At nearly 55 years old, Europe's oldest hippopotamus gives birth to her 15th offspring

Europe's oldest hippopotamus, at approximately 55 years old, gave birth to her 15th offspring at Parco Natura Viva in the Italian city of Verona. The birth represents a significant milestone for the species' reproduction in captivity on the European continent. The calf is male and is in good health, being regularly nursed by its mother. This birth is particularly special because it is the only hippopotamus calf born in Italy in the last five years. The event was met with enthusiasm by the park's team and represents a success in species conservation, which faces significant threats in its natural habitat.