Endangered hippo undergoes extensive examination at Zoo Miami after appearing lethargic - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

Endangered hippo undergoes extensive examination at Zoo Miami after appearing lethargic - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

An endangered hippo underwent an extensive examination at Zoo Miami after recently displaying some lethargy and a reduced appetite. The pygmy hippopotamus, named Aubergine, was born at Zoo Miami in August 2018 with a congenital defect that prevented the upper palate of his mouth from fully developing. This led to complications resulting from food passing from his mouth to his sinuses which could then find its way into his lungs, leading to respi…