HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's a new pygmy hippo in town! The Houston Zoo announced Tuesday that it has welcomed a 450-pound male pygmy hippopotamus named Silas. The 2-and-a-half-year-old hippo ...

This was a banner year for animal stories in RVA. Why it matters: We had not one but three local critters go viral in 2025.

Among the unique hobby farm animals, pygmy goats are a friendly breed that makes an excellent pet for a constant supply of fresh milk. These diminutive goats, often considered a popular breed, offer a ...

COLCHESTER Zoo has welcomed an endangered male pygmy hippo from the Czech Republic. On December 3, Colchester Zoo welcomed the young male pygmy hippo Mikolas from Zoo Dvur Kralove in Czech Republic.

The San Francisco Zoo & Gardens on Friday announced the arrival of a pygmy hippopotamus, the first of its endangered species at the zoo since 2004. The male hippo named Udo, which translates to "peace ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The rare pygmy hippo calf born at the Greensboro Science Center has been dubbed Huckleberry. Huckleberry was born on Wednesday, May 24 (so, a Gemini) to parents Holly and ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you thought things couldn’t get any cuter at the Greensboro Science Center, you’ll be glad to know that you’re mistaken. On Monday, the science center announced that three ...

LONDON, UK — The Edinburgh Zoo launched a cuteness contest between Haggis, its newborn pygmy hippo, and Moo Deng, the adorable mini hippopotamus that became a viral sensation at a Thailand zoo this ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you thought things couldn’t get any cuter at the Greensboro Science Center, you’ll be glad to know that you’re mistaken. On Monday, the science center announced that three ...