Hippopotamus calf to be named after late veterinarian - The HinduUpdated - May 28, 2026 10:29 pm IST - BengaluruSameeksha ReddyMinister for Forest, Ecology, and Environment Eshwar Khandre has instructed officials to name a newborn hippopotamus calf housed at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), after late veterinarian Sameeksha Reddy.Sameeksha, 27, a veterinary officer under training, died after she suffered serious injuries following an attack by a hippopotamus at Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari in Shivamogga in April.Expressing happiness over the birth of the calf to the 17-year-old hippopotamus named Dashya at BBP, Mr. Khandre said the previous calf born to the same animal had died due to an infection.Mr. Khandre while visiting Sameeksha’s bereaved family to offer condolences had proposed naming a newborn wild animal in her memory.Published - May 28, 2026 10:28 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }