AN "adorable" pygmy hippo calf has been born at a Scottish zoo.
On Monday, Edinburgh Zoo announced the arrival of the youngster to parents Otto and Gloria.
The calf was born on Friday and is currently being cared for by Gloria, with the pair currently feeding, resting and bonding.
Zookeepers will not find out the gender of the calf until upcoming health checks take place.
It comes after Gloria gave birth to Haggis in October 2024, who quickly became a viral internet sensation.
Gloria also gave birth to calf Amara in 2021.
Jonny Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, said: "It has been a really exciting few days for the team and we are all delighted to see Gloria and her calf doing so well.
"Our main aim right now is to give them some private time until they show signs they are ready to meet the world."
Appleyard said keepers were expecting Gloria to give birth sometime during August, but "nature had other ideas".
"It was a real surprise to come in and find a new face tucked up with mum," he said.
"We hope to be able to confirm the wee one’s gender following upcoming health checks.”
Pygmy hippos are native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, primarily in Liberia.
The species is classified as endangered and it is estimated that just 2500 remain in the wild due to habitat loss.
The pygmy hippo house at Edinburgh Zoo is currently closed to visitors while Gloria and her calf get some "well-deserved rest", Edinburgh Zoo said.
For the latest information on when visitors can start to see the pair, check Edinburgh Zoo's social media channels.
