A female pygmy hippopotamus calf was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in early December, marking the third calf of the endangered species to be born at the zoo in the last five years, officials ...
According to the zoo, the pygmy hippo is an endangered species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa. Less than 2,500 mature individuals remain in the wild. Unlike common hippos ...
In fact, in 2015, the small pygmy hippos (smaller in comparison to standard hippos) were classified as endangered on the 2015 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Metro Richmond Zoo is ...
The Metro Richmond Zoo has launched a new experience that allows visitors to meet Poppy, the baby endangered pygmy hippo, up close and personal.
Poppy, a pygmy hippo calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo, is quickly gaining global fame. She is the third calf born to Iris and ...
Metro Richmond Zoo launched "Poppy Cam" on Jan. 13 — allowing fans from around the world to watch the baby pygmy hippo splash ...
Watch Poppy hang out with her mom Iris via the Metro Richmond Zoo’s live Poppy Cam.