


Virginia Zoo Welcomes Newborn Pygmy Hippo Amid Conservation Efforts
A Virginia zoo celebrates the birth of a pygmy hippo, promoting awareness for the endangered species with a heartwarming holiday story.
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The Metro Richmond Zoo announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo on December 9, 2023. This marks Iris's third female calf, enhancing conservation efforts for the endangered species with under 2,500 left in the wild. Born after a seven-month gestation in an indoor pool, the calf weighed 15 pounds at birth and is currently bonding with her mother in a private enclosure. The zoo highlighted the significance of the birth in preserving the species, which is native to West Africa and threatened by habitat loss and poaching.
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