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 ...

RICHMOND, Va. — If you were a fan of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo from a Thailand zoo, you're in luck: Poppy, a baby pygmy hippo born just over a month ago on December 9, is now able to be viewed at ...

The 4-year-old first-time mom Mabel welcomed a male calf on April 9, and the baby has since been "surpassing" milestones Benjamin VanHoose is a Staff Editor on the Movies team at PEOPLE. He has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pygmy goats are among the therapy animals being taken to care homes, schools and youth clubs in Devon, to foster well-being ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Hugo the pygmy hippo calf, one of John Ball Zoo’s newest and most notable residents, made his public debut to zoo members. The members-only preview continues this week. The zoo ...

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 ...