A sharp scream sent shivers down the spines of those around the lake as birds on nearby trees flurried off, followed by a deafening silence. Before anyone could react, another harrowing and chilling ...

Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old. ...

Even the king of the jungle can have a bad day when trying to cross a river guarded by an aggressive hippo. Three lions found out the hard way that this river crossing was a giant hippo’s territory.

Few animals look as calm and harmless as a hippo lounging in the water, but appearances can be deceiving. Dangerously so, in the case of the hippo. Despite their bulky bodies and seemingly lazy nature ...

The Cincinnati Zoo has erected a 24-foot tall statue of Fiona, its popular hippo, at the main entrance for those who attend the PNC Festival of Lights to see. The decoration is an 8-foot wide ...

Moo Deng, the beloved pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, is turning one today. A special four-day birthday celebration will be held at the zoo in Chonburi. Highlights include a giant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller ...