Pygmy Hippo Calf Jellybean Gains Attention at Arizona Zoo Amid Conservation Efforts

Jellybean, a pygmy hippo calf born on January 22 at Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona, has gained national attention after an online naming poll and a live appearance on the Today show. Weighing 11 pounds at birth and now 33 pounds, Jellybean remains with her mother, Lollipop. Zoo officials highlight her birth as a boost for conservation efforts, noting the species is endangered with about 2,500 left in the wild. Online fans compare Jellybean to Moo Deng, a viral pygmy hippo from Thailand.