Though most common hippos give birth in water, pygmy hippos also can give birth on land. Step aside, Moo Deng: Watch this baby pygmy hippo born in Virginia just before Christmas Iris gave birth to ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is offering 30-minute meet-and-greets with its new baby pygmy hippo Poppy through February.

“While common hippos usually give birth underwater, pygmy hippo calves can be born on land or in water.” Pygmy hippos, known formally as Choeropsis liberiensis, are much smaller than a ...

Metro Richmond Zoo launched "Poppy Cam" on Jan. 13 — allowing fans from around the world to watch the baby pygmy hippo splash around in her pool ...

Most common hippos give birth in water, but pygmy hippos also can ... According to the Metro Richmond Zoo, the Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience is 30 minutes long and includes: A guided behind-the ...