Tony the baby hippopotamus is our new prince, America

The San Diego Zoo announced the birth of a newborn hippopotamus back in September. And now we finally know the young calf is a boy and his name is Tony. Oh, and our sweet Tony is also the adorable crowned prince of the zoo — nay, the country.

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Tony is the twelfth hippo born to his mother and father, Funani and Otis, according to the San Diego Zoo. But he's the number one hippo in our hearts (well, maybe number two after Fiona). 

In just a couple months, Tony has already embraced his best life.

On his first day Tony, was getting around the water with a little help from his mom.

When Tony was a week old, he was hanging around the shallow end of the pool.

He had a photoshoot with his mom, Funani.

His mother tucked him in for bed.

Tony's aquatic lessons went swimmingly.

Tony likes to follow his mom around, even though he can't eat pumpkins yet.

Here's a throwback to when Tony was only a week old and could barely stay afloat.

Thank you for being you, Tony. 

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