Male hippos can weigh up to 9,920 pounds while females weigh around 3,000 pounds, according to PBS." The animal's scientific ...

Although hippos once roamed all across Africa, habitat loss has narrowed most populations ... You would think that an animal that spends so much time in the water would be an expert swimmer ...

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

Poppy, a pygmy hippo born into the Metro Richmond Zoo in December, has taken her first steps outside. She’s now viewable to the public at the zoo’s Hippo Haven habitat. The 4-month-old hippo is ...

Dozens of hippopotamuses died as a result of anthrax poisoning at the oldest national park in Africa. A spokesperson ...

Poppy the pigmy hippopotamus was born back in December, and had been staying in a climate-controlled habitat along with her mom, Iris, for their comfort and safety during Virginia's colder months.

The Metro Richmond Zoo has announced its baby pygmy hippo has made her public debut in the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The pygmy hippo Poppy has been released into the Hippo Haven Habitat at the Metro Richmond Zoo. Like chicks after they hatch, Poppy and her mom, Iris ...

Poppy the pygmy hippo walks toward the pool in the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat at Metro Richmond ... new menu items The Poppy Pygmy Experience animal encounter where ticket holders were able ...