Disney's Animal Kingdom's mama hippo, Tuma, gave birth to a Nile hippopotamus on Saturday There’s a new addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The park announced the happy news that mama hippo, Tuma, ...

The hippopotamus, commonly called "hippo," is the third-largest living land animal. Male hippos can weigh up to 9,920 pounds while females weigh around 3,000 pounds, according to PBS." The animal's ...

Fiona the hippo has drawn visitors from around the globe to the Cincinnati Zoo with her signature sass, and while she's unique in many ways, being a hippo with a personality isn't one of them. "Keenan ...

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It was a typical game drive for Patrick Njobvu in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park—until he witnessed something unique in his 23 years of guiding. “The hyena didn't run and both started sniffing ...

When most people think of a Disney trip, they picture pastel castles, fuzzy characters, and churro stands around every corner. While this vision may come true in the Magic Kingdom, there’s a very ...

A new experience at the Cincinnati Zoo is letting guests get up close to their favorite animals before the zoo even opens.Breakfast with the Animals will be offered twice a month through August, where ...

South African farmer Marius Els raised Humphrey the hippo 'like a son,' having taken him in when he was just 5 months old - but the hippo eventually turned on his owner. Marius, a dedicated animal ...