Hippo happily to Honolulu
Pacific Air Cargo has shipped a hippopotamus named Mara from Los Angeles to Honolulu, the main locations of the exclusive B747F operator which has been transporting animals for over 20 years.
In Hawaii, she will become a companion for Louise, the resident hippo at the Honolulu Zoo. Both hippos have been living alone, so it’s hoped that they will enrich each other’s lives.
The 1.65 t heavy quadruped arrived early on 16 February accompanied by two Los Angeles staff members, one of whom is a veterinarian. First to be off-loaded from the airplane, Mara was carefully cared for as she made her way under special police escort to the zoo.
And because hippos are considered high risk for Covid-19, all those who have come in contact with her as she’s travelled have been wearing protective PPE equipment. (ah)