Bumpy’s caretakers describe the little hippo as a “very chatty fellow and keeps up a steady stream of conversation.”
NAIROBI, Kenya — Wildlife rescuers in Kenya brought an orphaned newborn hippo to a sanctuary for care, and he hasn’t left their sides ever since.
Bumpy follows his caretakers everywhere and is often found snuggling up with his new human friends at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
“This little hippo has nudged right into our hearts,” the trust said on its website. “An orphaned hippo has landed in our laps — quite literally. After tragically losing his
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