World’s oldest known pygmy hippo turns 52: ‘Anyone who meets her falls in love’
by Coral Murphy Marcos from US news | The Guardian on (#71N5N)
Hannah Shirley, born in November 1973, was celebrated with Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed party
The San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center is feeling festive, and it has nothing to do with Thanksgiving, but instead a birthday celebration for a hippo that turns 52.
Hannah Shirley, the world's oldest known living pygmy hippopotamus, turned 52 years old on Thursday, and celebrated with a Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed party. Hannah was surrounded by guests as she played with different-colored balls and presents.
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