A new pygmy hippo star has taken the internet by storm. A six-week-old pygmy hippo named Mars captured hearts worldwide when his mom gave him the universal "mom stare" after he refused to leave the ...

Mars has a big attitude for being a little guy!

Moo Deng has helped pygmy hippos capture global attention, but these animals are far more mysterious than their cute appearance suggests. This video explores how pygmy hippos live, what makes them ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo has a brand-new member -- and you can help decide her name. On Dec. 9, just two weeks before Christmas, a baby pygmy hippo was born at the zoo in Richmond, Virginia. The baby ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON - A newborn pygmy hippo calf made its world debut at an Australian zoo. Taronga Zoo Sydney captured video footage on Dec. 2 of the baby hippo calf adjusting to her new surroundings. In the ...

If you’re like most animal lovers, you probably can’t get enough of videos showing baby animals exploring their world, especially when they have a little spice to their personalities. Enter Hugo, an ...

He's not even a month old, but he's ready for his close-up. This pygmy hippo, born late last year on Dec. 26, is so cute that just watching him chew straw is bringing joy to people around the world.

Hannah Shirley—the world’s oldest living pygmy hippopotamus in managed care—has celebrated her 52 nd birthday in style this with week with a very appropriately themed party. Born on November 22, 1973, ...