Cincinnati Zoo

It may sound like a Greek tragedy, but the breeding behavior is not unexpected. However, it is not in the zoo's plans for Fiona to get pregnant.

"SwimShady," "Alby," and "Manhattan" are schedule to leave in early October. But the zoo doesn't expect Manatee Springs to remain empty for long. Information about new manatees will be released soon, according to a release.

“Bibi and the baby are doing great together. They are inseparable, which is why it took almost five days to be sure about the sex,” said Cincinnati Zoo’s director of animal care, Christina Gorsuch.

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The wait is over, Bibi has given birth to a second hippo calf, making Fiona a big sister.

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The flower's stench, likened to rotting flesh, only lasts about 24 hours.

The Cincinnati Zoo confirms speculation that Bibi is expecting. Her expected due date is around mid-August.

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