On December 22, Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the birth of an endangered baby pygmy hippo. The yet-to-be-named female calf was born on December 6 to parents Iris and Corwin. The calf had a neonatal exam when she was three days old and weighed in at 16 pounds. A week later, she weighed 24.2 pounds. The zoo says a full-grown pygmy hippo can weigh up to 600 pounds. The zoo posted a video of the calf to YouTube on December 23 with the caption, ‘Christmas came early at the zoo! We did inde

#wildlifewednesday A baby hippo’s favourite spot – right on Mom’s back!🌊🦛🤎 It’s not just adorable, it’s survival. Riding high keeps calves safe from predators, helps them breathe easily while mom is submerged, and gives them a chance to rest their little legs. It’s also a beautiful reminder of the strong bond between mother and calf. #wildlifewonder #hippos #lovenature 📹 Roan Carr-Hartley https://www.instagram.com/roan.carrhartley?igsh=MXN3azRkaTM0bGgxaw== | Roar Wildlife News