She was the second baby to be born around Christmas. Though standard-size hippopotamuses usually give birth underwater, pygmy ...

Explore the unique lives of hippopotamuses, from their semi-aquatic habitats to their intriguing behaviors. These massive yet graceful creatures play a vital role in their ecosystems. Learn more about ...

Four decades ago, Pablo Escobar brought to his Medellín hideaway four hippopotamuses, the centerpieces of a menagerie that included llamas, cheetahs, lions, tigers, ostriches and other exotic fauna.