The hippo calf was named “Poppy” after a public poll that received over 116,000 votes from 165 countries. Southport killer removed from court at sentencing hearing after shouting 'I feel ill ...

World Hippo Day serves as a reminder of their importance in the ecosystem and the need for their protection. For centuries, ...

Leave it to a gigantic hippo to scare off three lions as they swim for their lives to escape the territorial beast.

The Mara River makes the perfect home for hippos. They graze the surrounding reed beds and grassland and swim in the bends and pools of deep water. The river supports around 2,000 of these semi ...

The hippo calf was named “Poppy” after a public poll that received over 116,000 votes from 165 countries. Poppy won with 52.8 percent of the vote. Baby Pygmy Hippo Makes a Splash With Mom in ...

The Virginia Richmond Zoo has named its baby hippo Poppy following an online poll. Born on December 9, Poppy is a pygmy hippo, an endangered West African species. With over 116,000 votes ...

Wednesday morning she got her first pool experience. Most hippos are born in the water, but they can’t actually swim. Pool time will help her build muscles and balance and maintain an optimal ...