Richmond Zoo welcomes baby pygmy hippo

8News gets first up close look at Richmond’s new baby Pygmy hippo
The Metro Richmond Zoo said 52,794 people cast their votes to name their new baby Pygmy hippo. But none of the four options — Poppy, Juniper, Hammie Mae and Omi — got over 50% of the
Poll deciding name for new pygmy hippo at Metro Richmond Zoo narrowed to 2 choices
The poll that will decide the name of the new pygmy hippopotamus at the Metro Richmond Zoo has been narrowed down to two choices.
Endangered pygmy hippopotamus born at a Virginia zoo and you can help name her
Most people don’t get a hippopotamus for Christmas at all, so we feel lucky to have received two over the years,” zoo officials said.
Richmond Zoo welcomes baby pygmy hippo; public to pick her name from 4 choices
Earlier this month the zoo welcomed a new member to the family. You can help name the newest addition to the Metro Richmond Zoo's Pygmy hippo family.
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
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 do not live in groups and are usually solitary or in pairs.
Virginia zoo seeks a name for newborn pygmy hippo
The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is asking for the public's help to choose a name for its newborn pygmy hippo.
Virginia zoo gets its own Moo Deng and launches poll to name baby pygmy hippo
Step aside Moo Deng, there’s a new pygmy hippopotamus in town. Earlier this month, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia, welcomed a baby female pygmy hippo calf whose name will be decided by the public.
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