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Saving Fiona: The Story of the World's Most Famous Baby Hippo (2018)

by Thane Maynard

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Series: Fiona the Hippo

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Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation. Includes general information about hippos as a species.
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There are just moments in life when one has a real sense of fellow feeling, even with the usually most unprepossessing of animals. ( )
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2018
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Fiona (Hippotamus)
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Cinncinnati, Ohio, USA
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This book is dedicated to all the members of
#TEAMFIONA
who worked tirelessly to save baby
Fiona.
You showed the world the incredible
commitment, teamwork, and tenacity it takes
to give animals the care they deserve.
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This is Fiona.
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Thane says the fascination and love people have for Fiona is unlike anything he's ever seen before, in forty years of work. "As she has gown up, Fiona has proven that she puts the 'fat' in indefatigable.
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Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation. Includes general information about hippos as a species.
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599.63Natural sciences and mathematics › Zoology › Mammals › Land Ungulates › Even-toed

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QL737.U57Science › Zoology › Zoology › Chordates. Vertebrates › Mammals

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