“Hannah was born on Nov. 22, 1973, and is recognized in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Regional Studbook as ...

40-year-old Els reportedly said the animal was like a 'son' to him but the hippo would eventually be the cause of his death. In 2011 reports confirmed that the hippo dragged Els into the water and ...

A Ramona Wildlife Center pygmy hippo that was rescued more than two decades ago broke a world record this weekend by becoming ...

You set your cup down and do a double-take, only to see two more hippos lumbering behind the first. Did someone spike your ...

Biologists hope they can return him to the wilderness next year, provided he can learn to find food, seek shelter and avoid ...

At 51 years old, Hannah Shirley has become the world’s oldest pygmy hippo in managed care, a historic milestone the San Diego Humane Society is celebrating. Living out her golden years at the Ramona ...

In our five-day plan, students will discover more about what makes hippos mammals, their physical characteristics, diets, and more!

Beersheva's Midbarium is a one-of-a-kind park where rescued animals roam freely, while children get to know them through ...

Industry experts recognize ecotourism as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the tourism industry, increasing by over 20% ...

Things can get pretty intense when lions and hippos come together, but sometimes the result is much more comedic than you might expect!

The hippopotamus is a semiaquatic mammal. It is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the largest land mammals in the world, weighing between 2,200 and 9,900 pounds. This mammal inhabits lakes, ...