Ever wondered what Mars is really like? We spill the cutest pygmy hippo secrets in a Q&A—straight from his habitat. 🦛 Mars might be small, but he’s definitely the boss around here. Whether it’s lounging in his favorite spot or refusing to leave the water, this pygmy hippo knows how to keep things interesting. (Spoiler: nap time is non-negotiable. 😜) Catch him in action as he turns his daily routines into must-see entertainment, all while the zookeepers try—and fail—to keep up with his antics.

We gave him a pumpkin pit stop. He did not care. #mars #pygmyhippo #babyhippo | Tanganyika Wildlife Park

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/ykgqpy A pygmy hippo named Penelope has given birth to the first pygmy hippo calf born at Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo. The 11-pound baby was born on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The zoo says their care team is keeping a close eye on mom and baby as they bond and both are doing well. Pygmy hippos are an endangered species with fewer than 2,500 estimated in Western Africa’s wild, so each birth is a vital step for conservation. (Video provided by John Ball Zoo) | The Muskegon Chronic