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A Hippo Mom's Big Butt

Berlin Zoo Star Kathy And Baby Paula

There's no stopping the paparazzi. Ever since Paula the Hippo gave birth, she's been the Berlin Zoo's star. Unfortunately, in this shot, she's overexposed.
Baby hippo Paula and her mom at the Berlin Zoo.

Baby hippo Paula and her mom at the Berlin Zoo.

Photo © Sean Gallup/Getty Images
The new calf, Paula, was born in late November. She weighed about 80 lbs. at birth, but will grow to more than two tons.

Contrary to popular belief, adult hippos can't swim. They travel through water by pushing themselves off the bottom. Paula, a baby, can kick through the water, or rest on her mom's back.

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