The hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) is a semiaquatic mammal found in Africa. It is one of only two species in the family Hippopotamidae: the common or river hippo and the pygmy hippo. The river hippo ...

85.5 centimetres a second – that’s about 3 kilometres an hour 85 metres a second – that’s about 300 kilometres an hour Camille, 5, asks: what is the fastest wild dog in the world? 1:C - Our best guess ...

When we talk about wildlife, it’s usually the big predators or endangered animals that get all the attention. But there are some creatures that live more quietly and still play an important role in ...

In 1977 the 24-year-old greeting card artist Sandra Boynton published her first book, Hippos Go Berserk! A “wild counting story” about a hippo whose home is visited by first two hippos, then three, ...

Hippos are fascinating creatures, often shrouded in myths and misconceptions. One such myth is the idea that hippos produce pink milk, a claim that has intrigued many. While this might sound like a ...

It's World Hippo Day, and the Cincinnati Zoo is celebrating by sharing fun facts about the hippo bloat.Famous hippo resident Fiona recently celebrated her 7th birthday.Born six weeks premature on Jan.

Sandra Boynton lives on a farm in rural Connecticut. She works out of a converted barn, surrounded by pigs in overalls, frogs wearing cowboy hats, a clutch of bemused chickens and a few skeptical sock ...