Animal Video Gallery Vol. 268 Released! Oshima Park Zoo: Pygmy Hippopotamus "Iroha" Born, Hokkaido Brown Bear "Pon" Taking a Nap, Asian Elephant "Anura" Taking a Sand Bath

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April 21, 2026

The video news site "Tokyo Zoo Net BB" was reborn in March 2026 as "Animal Video Gallery." We will deliver four videos every month featuring animals from Tokyo Metropolitan Zoos and Aquariums!

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Two Barbery sheep outdoors

To the designated manager of Oshima Park Zoo

Tokyo Zoological Park Society has been appointed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to manage and operate Oshima Park Zoo. Here's a look inside the zoo.
A side view of a baby Pygmy Hippopotamus. The mother's rear end is slightly visible on the far right of the photo.

Pygmy Hippopotamus "Iroha" is born.

Momiji Pygmy Hippopotamus at Ueno Zoo, has given birth. The baby's name has been decided as "Iroha" after a vote!
One Hokkaido Brown Bear. Photographed almost head-on.

Hokkaido Brown Bear "Pon" taking a nap

Pon, a 20-year-old male Hokkaido Brown Bear at Ueno Zoo, enjoys napping in the middle of his enclosure during pleasant weather.
Anura, Asian Elephant, is pictured on a sandy area outdoors. The sand blown up onto her back by her trunk is visible floating in the photo.

Sand bathing in Anura

Anura, a male Asian Elephant at Tama Zoo, is estimated to be 73 years old. He uses his trunk to blow sand all over his body.