Haggis the pygmy hippo

Early day motion 364, tabled 5 November 2024 by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 23 members.

That this House celebrates the birth of Haggis, Edinburgh Zoo’s newest pygmy hippo; recognises that pygmy hippos are classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species; commends the work that Edinburgh Zoo does to promote biodiversity and protect vulnerable species; hopes that Haggis’ arrival will increase awareness of the challenges that pygmy hippos face in their natural habitats; and wishes all the best for Haggis, her mother Gloria and the entire Edinburgh Zoo community.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 12, Plaid Cymru 4, Independent 3, Labour 2, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.