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The great pygmy hippo migration

On a typically wet and windy British summer day, the pygmy hippos set out on their annual migration.

The need for their relocation over winter is due to the drop in temperature. Both Nicola and Thug are moved from their winter abode of the Cassons Pavilion back to their summer paddock, in a neighbouring enclosure.

The hippos are quite used to their move, keepers just open the gates and with a little fencing to guide them, they walk right over, no problems!

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