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For the First Time in Israel: a Rare Dwarf Hippopotamus Lands in the Country - Walla Tourism

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A female hippopotamus, Nancy, landed last night (Wednesday) on an El Al cargo flight from Frankfurt, where she was placed in a designated crate at the zoo, which complies with international standards, and in which she remained during the flight. Upon landing in Israel, the hippopotamus was transferred directly to a truck that transported her to Hai Park in Kiryat Motzkin, accompanied by staff. Upon arrival in her new home, she will enter an init…
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A female hippopotamus, Nancy, landed last night (Wednesday) on an El Al cargo flight from Frankfurt, where she was placed in a designated crate at the zoo, which complies with international standards, and in which she remained during the flight. Upon landing in Israel, the hippopotamus was transferred directly to a truck that transported her to Hai Park in Kiryat Motzkin, accompanied by staff. Upon arrival in her new home, she will enter an init…

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וואלה! broke the news on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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