Hippopotamuses are some of nature’s heavyweights. Their massive size and aggressive temperament have earned them a spot as ...

A female pygmy hippopotamus calf was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in early December, marking the third calf of the endangered species to be born at the zoo in the last five years, officials said.

Americans who have fallen in love with Moo Deng no longer need to travel to Thailand to see a baby pygmy hippo in person. Poppy was born on Dec. 9, 2024, to the Metro Richmond Zoo's resident pygmy ...

The Melbourne Zoo in Australia shares footage of the most adorable pygmy hippo taking its first swim in the big pool with its mom.

Pygmy hippos, thought of as the common hippo's smaller cousin, have been endangered since 2016. They are about half the size of common hippos, weighing less than one-fourth the full size of an ...

Viral baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng may get her own patent after skyrocketing to TikTok fame over the last few weeks at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, according to a zookeeper.

A baby pygmy hippo living at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand continues to become a viral sensation. The 2-month-old pygmy hippopotamus named Moo Deng was born in July, according to NBC News, and ...

The previous pygmy hippopotamus age record was held by a male named “Rif,” who was housed in Rostov-on-Don in Russia and passed away in 2023, officials said.

Moo Deng's keepers, Khamoo and the team, took to social media to announce the heartbreaking news of Auto's death.

The previous pygmy hippopotamus age record was held by a male named “Rif,” who was housed in Rostov-on-Don in Russia and passed away in 2023, officials said.

Pygmy hippos, Poppy and her mom Iris, in the outdoor pool at Metro Richmond Zoo's Hippo Haven habitat. View beautiful, stunning floral designs Petersburg: Historic Garden Week Tour with 4 historic ...