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.

The Metro Richmond Zoo announced "The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" on Tuesday, giving visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with the viral baby hippo and her mom.

Hippo star Moo Deng has celebrated turning six months old - following her whirlwind rise to global fame. Footage shows the ...

A female pygmy hippo named Iris gave birth to a healthy female calf on December 9 at the Metro Richmond Zoo, officials said.

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

According to the Metro Richmond Zoo, pygmy hippos are an endangered species native to West Africa, where they live in swamps and rivers. The animals do not typically live in groups, and are ...

The Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether the hippopotamus needs Endangered Species Act protections by 2028.

Metro Richmond Zoo launched "Poppy Cam" on Jan. 13 — allowing fans from around the world to watch the baby pygmy hippo splash ...

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. “Federal protections are critical for species like hippos who are being pushed to the brink of extinction,” said Tracie Letterman ...

Celebrity pygmy hippo Moo Deng has company. A new baby born at the Metro Richmond Zoo will get her name from a public poll. "Poppy" is a leading contender.

Over 100,000 votes poured in to name a baby pygmy hippo at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. The winner is a sweet tie-in with the mother hippo's name.

The new pygmy hippo was weighed when she was 5 days old and came in at a healthy 15 pounds, the zoo said. She could grow to weigh up to 600 pounds. Her birth will help preserve the species ...