Link of the day: A touching longrid about hippo Fiona

ONLINE "LINK OF THE DAY" We recommend materials from other publications on topics that deserve attention. Today, we advise you to pay attention to the Longrid The New York Times, dedicated to our beloved hippo Fione.

In the article “Long Live the Hippopotamus Fiona, Internet Favorite,” journalist Rachel Syme explains how “the diva with the texture of moist avocado skin” born premature in late January became a real Internet rock star and a new symbol of pop culture with an army of fans around the world . “Sometimes it seems to me that I represent Beyoncé,” says Cincinnati Chad Elton, vice president of marketing for the zoo. “When Fiona swims to the edge of the pool, people literally lose their heads.”

Supervisors Fiona insist that the hippo loves attention. “Fiona knows for sure that she is a star,” says Christina Gorsach. “I have been working in this field for more than twenty years and have never seen anything like that. She loves cameras. Fiona is a bright person, but she is primarily a hippopotamus. When we introduced her to her parents, she behaved very naturally. Fiona has an amazing ability to balance between two worlds, while remaining a hippo and a star at the same time. "

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As representatives of the Cincinnati Zoo recall, the idea to tell the world the story of Fiona did not come about by chance. After the controversial killing of the gorilla in 2016, they realized that they could no longer be a messenger of bad news. When Fiona was born, she became a salvation for the reputation of the zoo, and for the world - a real symbol of joy and hope.