A federal judge has given the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service three more years to determine whether the common hippopotamus should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Wild hippos are ...

Reports of baby pygmy hippos in Thailand and in Richmond, Virginia, have garnered much attention for their respective zoos, attracting many visitors. These cuties look like they are lovable little ...

In Colombia’s enormous Magdalena River basin, an ecological anomaly has triggered an extraordinary debate among ecologists.

Thanks to social media, people around the world have fallen in love with Fiona and Fritz at the Cincinnati Zoo and the adorable memes of baby Moo Deng. It’s easy to see why — baby hippos are ...

While large predators like lions and sharks are commonly feared, small animals like hippos, and scorpions cause more human deaths annually.

Tourists can get up close and personal with wildlife when they stay in safari camps at Kruger National Park. You never know who might be wandering by the watering hole as you enjoy an outdoor dining ...

Kevin, a wild duck who arrived at the San Antonio Zoo in 2017 after injuring himself in a fall from his nest, died Wednesday.

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