All work and no play is no fun for anyone, including hippos. Margrit Harris witnessed this firsthand when she captured a video of a hippo trying to play with an unobliging crocodile in Hwange National ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Staff at John Ball Zoo, with the help of two pygmy hippos, accomplished a historic achievement in animal conservation. The zoo, located in Grand Rapids, welcomed its first-ever ...

When Gayla Peevey's catchy Christmas wish for a hippopotamus came true in 1953, she didn't need to test the lyrical theory that a two-car garage would have plenty of room to house her "hippo hero." ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After more than 220,000 online votes, The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical ...

Hippos may appear inactive, but a recent study shows that they’re listening closely to their surroundings. Paul Souders via Getty Images Hippopotamuses are best known for their bumbling bodies, ...

CINCINNATI — Just call her Professor Fiona. The Cincinnati Zoo’s famous premature baby hippo does more than delight social-media fans and help sell a wide range of merchandise. She’s also an ...

SAN ANTONIO — Everybody loves Timothy the Hippo at the San Antonio Zoo, so this year he is the centerpiece for their 2023 Fiesta Medal. Anyhoo... the medal can be purchased at any zoo gift shop, the ...

Defiant, sassy, slippery, chubby, loves to scream. We can all relate. If you have yet to come across the internet’s favorite pygmy hippopotamus, then meet Moo Deng. She’s a bit of a diva. “The hottest ...

How do you deal with stress? What if you are a little kid? Excellent questions. Margaret Ann Jessop is a licensed child psychologist in South Bend and she specializes in early childhood development.