Poppy, a pygmy hippo born into the Metro Richmond Zoo in December, has taken her first steps outside. She’s now viewable to ...

Poppy had been staying in a climate-controlled habitat along with her mom, Iris, for their comfort and safety during Virginia ...

At least 50 hippos and other large animals have been found dead in Africa's oldest park, the Virunga National Park in eastern ...

Thabo, a pygmy hippo born in 2022 at the Singapore Zoo, passed away at Taipei Zoo in Taiwan on Mar. 10, 2025. In a press ...

Believe it or not, the Metro Richmond Zoo's precious Poppy was merely the last arrival in a personality-packed lineup of ...

In honor of Pygmy Hippo Day coming up in April, the Metro Richmond Zoo will be hosting two painting classes taught by The Art ...

Poppy the popular pygmy hippo made her debut in the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat at Metro Richmond Zoo. She and her mom Iris ...

The zoo said Poppy and Iris ventured outdoors on March 28, into the Hippo Habitat. "Iris and Poppy love being outside to soak up the sun (and the shade)," the zoo said in announcing young Poppy's ...

Pygmy Hippos were all the rage the past couple of months, all thanks to Moo Deng, a diva-like pygmy hippo that captivated the ...

Tests confirmed anthrax poisoning, said Virunga Park director Emmanuel De Merode, adding that buffalo have been killed too.

Scotland’s favourite pygmy hippo calf has been introduced to her dad five months after being welcomed into the family. Haggis ...