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 ...

Inquiring minds want to know what it’s like being a baby pygmy hippo—and the staff at Tanganyika Wildlife Park didn’t disappoint! They’ve spent the last several months sharing daily updates on Mars, ...

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 ...

Mars has a big attitude for being a little guy!

Social media loves a charismatic, cute, relatable animal. Personalities like Neil the elephant seal and Pesto the giant baby penguin have captivated millions online. And let’s not forget Moo Deng – ...

Her toothless chewing is already an internet hit, and now, Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus, is starring in cosmetic ads and quickly becoming a brand ambassador for Thailand. But the 2-month-old's ...

An 11-pound pygmy hippopotamus calf is the newest member of the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the facility said in a Facebook post on Thursday. The baby hippo, welcomed to the world on ...

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.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KABC) -- A mother pygmy hippo gave birth to a 12-pound baby Wednesday at the San Diego Zoo, making it the first surviving hippo birth in more than 10 years. The youngster was born ...