May 22, 2026 - Bumpy the Baby Hippo Is the Internet’s Newest Obsession

About this episode

Aidan shares the incredible rescue story of Bumpy, a newborn hippo from Kenya who has become a global sensation.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with Aidan Episode 103: “Bumpy the Baby Hippo Is the Internet’s Newest Obsession” Release Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 In this heart‑melting episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan shares the incredible rescue story of Bumpy, a newborn hippo from Kenya who survived against all odds and has now become a global sensation. From his dramatic rescue to his adorable pool‑time videos, Bumpy has captured the world’s attention — and our hearts.

People in this episode

Host: Aidan M. Pham

Topics covered

• animal rescue
• viral sensation
• baby hippo
• internet trends
• heartwarming stories

Keywords

• Bumpy
• baby hippo
• rescue story
• viral
• internet sensation
• Kenya
• heartwarming

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bumpy the Baby Hippo

Places: Kenya

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