Many experts believe they are descended from the original Middle Stone Age expansion of anatomically modern humans.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — The Metro Richmond Zoo announced "The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" on Tuesday, which gives visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with the viral baby ...

Born on December 9, Poppy is a pygmy hippo, an endangered West African species. With over 116,000 votes, Poppy's name was chosen from four options. The baby hippo's arrival and naming have gained ...

An adorable baby pygmy hippo at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia, had its first swim accompanied by its mom after the water level was lowered for the little hippo’s swim debut ...

Adorable three-month-old pygmy hippo, Petunia, and her mum, Iris, are making a big splash at Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. Conservationists say fewer than 2,500 mature pygmy hippos are left in ...