Harry the hungry hippo gives his happy handler a loving lick

Adorable Harry the hippopotamus is no stick-in-the-mud when it comes to making friends with humans.

The six-day-old pygmy hippo calf is filling the time of his doting carers after being rejected by his mother at birth.

The 11lb baby was born last Thursday at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa and requires round-the-clock care.

But the regal little Harry - named after the Prince - has brought joy to the whole centre, according to Rob Hall, the reserve's manager. 

Handler Toni Inggs looks after the mud-loving creature at the privately-run Cango Wildlife Ranch.       Full Read