The new baby pygmy hippopotamus that was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in December is now on view at the zoo, according to ...

Welcome back, team. With 2024 now firmly in the rear-view mirror, we focus on the bright and beautiful beacon of hope that is ...

A female pygmy hippopotamus delivered a healthy calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo earlier this month, officials said ...

As 2024 comes to an end, many of us will no doubt reflect on the last 12 months. So, it wouldn't be right to say goodbye to ...

According to the zoo, the pygmy hippo is an endangered species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa. Less than 2,500 mature individuals remain in the wild. Unlike common hippos, pygmy hippos ...

Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene. Fans of the new baby can cast their vote to name her until New Year's Eve, with the winning name announced the next day.

Iris and “New Deng” (trademark pending) have been relocated to a private hay-filled enclosure for the time being, which will ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia has announced the addition of a baby pygmy hippopotamus, born on Dec. 9. Five days after ...

Despite their colossal adult size, baby hippos are born weighing only about ... they grow rapidly and start consuming solid food like grass as they mature. Interestingly, baby hippos, including the ...