India, Feb. 27 -- A baby pygmy hippo named Jellybean is capturing hearts online after arriving at Arizona's Wildlife World Zoo. The zoo revealed the baby hippo's name following a public vote, and the internet fell in love.
Earlier this week, the Arizona Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park announced that the newborn pygmy hippo, born on January 22, had been named Jellybean.
The name won with 81.3% of the vote, surpassing other candy-themed options like Cadbury, Twixi, and Taffy. Zoo President Kristy Hayden introduced Jellybean on TODAY on February 23, holding the calf on her lap as the hosts cheered.
Pygmy hippos are considered endangered, with only about 2,500 left in the wild, making Jellybean's birth a significant milestone.
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