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The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
In times of food scarcity, they have been known to consume aquatic plants and, occasionally, hippo meat. Yep, sometimes ...
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Endangered pygmy hippopotamus born at a Virginia zoo and you can help name her
A Virginia zoo got a hippopotamus for Christmas because only a hippopotamus would do. A female pygmy hippopotamus calf was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in early December, marking the third calf ...
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Zoo in Virginia launches poll to name newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf
A public vote has opened to name the Metro Richmond Zoo's newborn female pygmy hippopotamus calf. The calf was born on Dec. 9, according to a Christmas Eve news release from the Virginia-based zoo.
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Legal Action Launched to Protect Hippos Under Endangered Species Act
poaching and the international demand for hippo parts, including teeth, skulls, ivory, skin and meat. Adam Peyman, wildlife programs director for Humane Society International, speaking on behalf of ...