7 months ago
Ailing Hippo at Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo Steps Out After 20 Days
A young hippo at a zoo in Kolkata, India, has been sick and couldn't walk for 20 days.
It stayed in the water the whole time.
The zoo doctors gave it special medicine and light treatments to help it get better.
Finally, the hippo tried to come out of the water but was too weak.
The doctors are hopeful that with more treatment, the hippo will be able to walk again soon.
The hippo got hurt and had an infection, which made it harder for it to get better.
The zoo brought in special doctors to help take care of the hippo.
There are two other hippos at the zoo, but one is very old, and another one died recently.
A four-year-old hippopotamus at Alipore Zoological Garden in Kolkata has been confined to water for nearly 20 days due to a neurological disorder and leg weakness.
The hippo voluntarily climbed out of the water on Sunday but returned due to weakness in its legs.
The animal is receiving antibiotics, UV and infrared ray therapy, and vitamin supplements as part of its treatment.
A swelling and bacterial infection in the front leg have been identified as additional complications.
The zoo assembled a specialized medical team, including experts from Nandankanan Zoo, to provide treatment and guidance.
- Who
- A four-year-old hippopotamus at Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata
- What
- The hippo stepped out of the water after 20 days due to a neurological disorder and leg weakness
- Where
- Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata, India
- When
- The hippo came out of the water on Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- The hippo was suffering from a neurological disorder and leg weakness, and was receiving treatment
Key facts
- Animal
- Four-year-old hippopotamus
- Location
- Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata
- Duration in Water
- 20 days
- Condition
- Neurological disorder, leg weakness, bacterial infection
- Treatment
- Antibiotics, UV and infrared ray therapy, vitamin supplements
- Specialists Involved
- Medical team including experts from Nandankanan Zoo
- Previous Incident
- 35-year-old female hippo died during dental surgery in 2024
- Current Hippos
- Two (one elderly female, one ailing young male)
