Meanwhile, in current day, there is only one pygmy hippo currently living at London Zoo, a female called Amara. Amara was introduced to the zoo in February 2023 and is “quite cheeky” in her ...

Animals at London Zoo tucked into fresh fruit and vegetables ... Gorillas Alika, Effie and baby Venus, and Amara the pygmy hippo, enjoyed a breakfast of vegetables and greens from County Supplies ...

“This birth was unique as it was the first time Iris gave birth in water,” the zoo said. “While common hippos usually give birth underwater, pygmy hippo calves can be born on land or in water.

The world first went bonkers for Moo Deng, a tiny hippo born in a Thailand zoo. Next came Haggis, a wee hippo born in Scotland. The latest is a newbie at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia.

Metro Richmond Zoo launched "Poppy Cam" on Jan. 13 — allowing fans from around the world to watch the baby pygmy hippo splash around in her pool Metro Richmond Zoo There's another baby pygmy ...

ZOO bosses have seen a bounce in visitors desperate to view a rare pygmy hippo. Haggis was born in Edinburgh Zoo in October and has proved a hit to rival another calf, internet star Moo Deng. The ...