Auckland Zoo’s last Hippo Dies

It is very sad that the Auckland Zoo's last remaining hippo named Faith died. This is so sad that it might make people cry. The hippopotamus was 41 years old  and been unwell for a few days and was put to sleep on Tuesday. Faith had been showing signs of signs of a disease that makes it bleed in the lung. A short statement from the zoo said the disease is a terminal condition and euthanasia was the only option. Faith’s son, Fudge, died in March at the age of 28.Both hippos were born at the zoo Faith in 1975 and Fudge in 1988. The average life-span of a hippo is 40-50 years. The hippo enclosure would remain closed on Wednesday. Image Link