PIX: Critical Surgery Performed On Juvenile Pygmy Hippo At Zoo Miami

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Juvenile Pygmy Hippo Surgery

Aubergine, a juvenile pygmy hippo at Zoo Miami, undergoes critical surgery on May 24, 2019, to repair a secondary palate defect that had the potential of becoming a life-threatening condition. (Courtesy: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)