The most recent whale death before this happened in August when a pygmy sperm whale washed up on the Outer Banks. It was ...

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

One wildlife rehabilitation group in Hampton Roads says it's noticing a lot of cases involving sick raccoons. They say dog owners should make sure their pets are vaccinated.

The yet-to-be named hippo was born December 9 to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin at the Metro Richmond Zoo.

A "human wave" of North Korean soldiers fighting on Russia's side in the Ukraine war are being sent to their deaths in futile ...

Iris and “New Deng” (trademark pending) have been relocated to a private hay-filled enclosure for the time being, which will ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia welcomed a baby pygmy hippopotamus earlier this month, officials announced.

Thumbs up to the Fayette County Humane Society staff and volunteers who served a special Christmas dinner to more than 100 dogs and cats housed at the shelter.

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 ...

Watch out, Moo Deng. A new baby hippo has made a holiday entrance and she is soaking up the social media spotlight. The Metro ...

According to the zoo, the pygmy hippo is an endangered species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa. Less than ...