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Virginia gets its own 'Moo Deng'

The Washington Post · 16h

With a newborn pygmy hippo, Virginia gets its own ‘Moo Deng’

Well friends, here’s a potential antidote to your woes: a newborn pygmy hippo right here in the region. On Christmas Eve, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia’s capital announced they had recently welcomed a newborn pygmy hippo.

ABC on MSN · 21h

Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

According to the zoo, the pygmy hippo is an endangered species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa. Less than 2,500 mature individuals remain in the wild. Unlike common hippos, pygmy hippos do not live in groups and are usually solitary or in pairs.

USA TODAY on MSN · 19h

Step aside, Moo Deng: Watch this baby pygmy hippo born in Virginia just before Christmas

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia has announced the addition of a baby pygmy hippopotamus, born on Dec. 9. Five days after birth, the yet-to-be-named baby pygmy weighed about 15 pounds, according to a news release.

New year, new pygmy hippo: A naming poll for this Virginia zoo baby is underway

It looks like production at the viral baby pygmy hippo factory is at an all-time high, with the Metro Richmond Zoo in ...

How you can help pick name for new Pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

The yet-to-be named hippo was born December 9 to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin at the Metro Richmond Zoo.

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