According to the zoo, the pygmy hippo is an endangered species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa. Less than ...

A female pygmy hippopotamus delivered a healthy calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo earlier this month, officials said — the third baby hippo born at the zoo within the past five years. A baby pygmy hippo ...

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

A baby pygmy hippo is the gift the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia received for Christmas this year. Weighing in at just 15 ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia more than likely belted out the lyrics, “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas... Only a ...

The baby hippo, a girl who has not yet been named, was born to parents Iris and Corwin at Metro Richmond Zoo on Dec. 9. She's ...

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 ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Voting is now underway to choose the name the Metro Richmond Zoo's baby pygmy hippo, which was ...

A newborn pygmy hippo and her mother Iris are pictured at the Metro Richmond Zoo on December 23, 2024, in Moseley, Virginia A newborn pygmy hippo and her mother Iris are pictured at the Metro ...

A Virginia zoo is celebrating the arrival of an adorable newborn pygmy hippo who made her debut just before Christmas. The baby hippo, a girl who has not yet been named, was born to parents Iris ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A female pygmy hippopotamus delivered a healthy calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo earlier this month, officials said — the third baby hippo born at the zoo within the past ...