Spending time in water is vital for the endangered pygmy hippo species to keep their skin moist and regulate their ...

Native to West Africa, pygmy hippos are an endangered species, with only 2,500 estimated to remain in the wild.

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

A BRAVE safari guide has revealed how he was left with 38 horrifying wounds after he was swallowed by a hippo. Paul Templer nearly bled to death after the beast savagely attacked him in front of ...

EDINBURGH Zoo’s eight-week-old pygmy hippo calf, Haggis, has been enjoying swimming the pool as part of a daily routine.

Haggis the viral baby pygmy hippo has been pictured going for a winter swim in a new photo. The now eight weeks old animal has been snapped enjoying a daily session in the pool - under the ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia has announced the addition of a baby pygmy hippopotamus, born on Dec. 9. Five days after birth, the yet-to-be-named baby pygmy weighed about 15 pounds, according to ...