Fiona the hippo’s ‘crazy dismount’ from her mom’s back will leave you in giggles

Cincinnati Zoo took to Instagram to share the video on their official profile.

Published on: Nov 28, 2020, 23:52:26 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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If you’re an animal content enthusiast and often search the Internet for cute videos, then you must be aware of Fiona. The absolutely adorable hippopotamus lives at Cincinnati Zoo. Besides her unbound cuteness, her videos showcase her derpy behaviour and they never fail to win people over. Just like this clip which captures mischievous antics of the hippo.

The image shows Fiona the hippo on her mom’s back. (Instagram/@cincinnatizoo)

Cincinnati Zoo took to Instagram to share the video on their official profile. “Fiona, you are hilarious! From parking on your Mom’s back to your crazy dismount - we will never get tired of your silliness!” they wrote.

The video opens to show the animal on her mom’s back. Then with

much style, grace, and amazingness, she does a perfect dismount. Check out yourself:

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Since being shared, the video has already gathered nearly 77,000 views and tons of comments from people. While some gushed over Fiona, others could relate to her mom.

“Fiona’s mom is all of us,” wrote an Instagram user. “The things a momma patiently endured, right? So hilarious!!!!” shared another. “Love this video. Fiona and Bibi cheer us up on these dark days,” said a third. That is a comment we wholeheartedly agree to.

There were also those who wrote how much they love the hippo. Just like this individual who wrote, “I love you Fiona.”

What do you think of the video?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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