Meet Kirby. She's a baby elephant born at the Houston Zoo
HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo has another BIG reason to give thanks this season. A baby elephant was born on November 15, the zoo ...
5 things to know about pygmy hippos–like Scotland’s own Haggis
Meet Haggis! The tiny pygmy hippo ( Choeropsis liberiensis) calf was born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS ...
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Elephant named ‘Kamala’ dies at zoo days before the election – sparking ‘bad omen’ comments online
The interest surrounding the elephant’s passing comes as Moo Deng, the viral baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, shared her ...
Conservationists thrilled after pygmy species makes historic comeback: 'Shy and secretive in the wild'
News about species making a comeback due to responsible conservation efforts is always encouraging and inspiring.
5 types of elephants you might not have heard of
Elephants are known for their excellent memory. They can remember water sources, migration routes, and even other elephants they’ve met years ago.
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Meet Haggis, the Latest Baby Pygmy Hippo to Win Over the Internet
Born October 30 to parents Gloria and Otto at the Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, the hippo is already gaining popularity, following in the footsteps of viral sensation Moo Deng ...
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Meet Kirby. Baby elephant born at Houston Zoo
Elephants have one of the longest gestation periods of any ... Akobi is a four-and-a-half-year-old, 477-pound male pygmy hippopotamus who was moved to Houston from San Francisco.