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Watch a wiggly baby rhino take its very first bath

With an assist from Mom.
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Chloe Bryan
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If you thought dogs taking baths were cute, buckle up for baby rhino baths.

A three-week-old rhino at Iowa's Blank Park Zoo was treated to its first hose-down on Monday, and -- after a brief period of bewilderment -- it seemed to enjoy the experience.

Should we all be rolling around in our showers? Is this the secret to a happier life?


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Keep on livin', little friend.

[H/T: The Huffington Post]

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Chloe Bryan

Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.

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