Meet the baby pygmy hippo born in Virginia: Watch the cuteness …
Dec 27, 2024 · The baby pygmy was born to Metro Richmond Zoo's hippos Iris and Corwin − the hippos' third calf in four-and-a-half years, according to a news release. This is also the second time Iris and ...
A Virginia Zoo Now Has Its Own Moo Deng—See the 'Adorable' Baby Pygmy ...
Jan 3, 2025 · Thailand’s own baby pygmy hippo named Moo Deng won hearts around the world last year. Videos of the hippo’s sassy personality and bouncy antics went viral in September, aided by her zookeeper...
Pygmy hippo ‘Thabo’ to debut at Taipei Zoo today
10 hours ago · The person who named the young pygmy hippo expects him to bring hope and positive energy to the conservation cause, it added. Thabo was moved to the indoor playground at the African Animal Area after his quarantine ended on Dec. 19, living right next to his “senior fellows,” Taipei Zoo said. ... the bureau said in a news release.
Endangered pygmy hippo calf Haggis born at Edinburgh zoo - BBC News
Nov 5, 2024 · The tiny endangered pygmy hippo calf, named Haggis, arrived on 30 October and zookeepers said her personality was "beginning to shine" already. Pygmy hippos, otherwise known as dwarf...
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo - ABC News
Dec 27, 2024 · The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a newborn pygmy hippo just before the holidays, the zoo announced in a press release on Dec 24.
Endangered pygmy hippo born in Scottish zoo - CNN
Nov 6, 2024 · The forests and swamps of West Africa – particularly Liberia – are the native stomping ground of pygmy hippos, but there are believed to be only 2,500 remaining in the wild today, according to...
Name of Baby Pygmy Hippo at Virginia Zoo Is Revealed: …
Jan 6, 2025 · “The pygmy hippo is an endangered species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa,” the zoo said in a statement announcing Poppy’s birth. “Less than 2,500 mature individuals remain ...
See rare pygmy hippo born in Greek zoo – and why births in ... - BBC
Mar 21, 2024 · This week, a rare pygmy hippopotamus was born in Athens' Attica Zoological Park. The species is endangered, making the birth an exciting event for those working to rebuild its population.
It's a boy! Athens zoo welcomes birth of rare pygmy hippo - NBC News
Mar 20, 2024 · A rare and endangered pygmy hippopotamus has been born in Athens’ Attica Zoological Park for the first time in 10 years, delighting conservationists.
Newest pygmy hippo born on US soil gets a name
Jan 6, 2025 · On December 9, 2024, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Mosely, Virginia welcomed a 15-pound female baby pygmy hippo of its own. Whether this new baby will be as big of a ham as Moo Deng, is still too...