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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Poppy, the popular pygmy hippo at Metro Richmond Zoo, celebrated her first birthday recently. Poppy was born Dec. 9 and became an immediate internet sensation after her ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A male sitatunga was killed Tuesday after he was attacked by a pygmy hippo in a new John Ball Zoo exhibit, officials announced. The sitatunga, named Chopper, was introduced to ...

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 ...