The 7-year-old female pygmy hippo arrived at John Ball Zoo in the summer of 2023 from the Toronto Zoo in Canada.

Tourists can get up close and personal with wildlife when they stay in safari camps at Kruger National Park. You never know ...

The Oklahoma City zoo creates a bronze statue for child star Gayla Peevey known for the iconic 1953 Christmas song "I want a hippopotamus for Christmas" ...

Are hippos dangerous? Hippos hold a common perception of a cute and bubbly demeanor, but that is quite a far cry from the ...

Though herbivores by diet, hippos are known for being highly territorial and are ... these seals are known for their deep-sea diving abilities and loud roars during mating season.

A dramatic territorial battle between two hippos in an African lake was captured in a video at Kruger National Park. Tourists at safari camps were treated to ...

Each morning starts with coffee and biscuits before the game drive, followed by a full breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sundowner ...

The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is abuzz with excitement over the anticipated arrival of a pygmy hippo calf. Penelope, the zoo's female pygmy hippo, and her mate Jahari are expected to welcome ...

Why do male hippos fight? It's all about territory and mating rights. And they don't care who is around as they battle.