Baby pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

Virginia Zoo's Newborn Pygmy Hippopotamus Seen in Photos, Video
A female pygmy hippo named Iris gave birth to a healthy female calf on December 9 at the Metro Richmond Zoo, officials said.
A Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus as year ends
The mother Iris gave birth to the female calf on Dec. 9 following a seven-month gestation, zoo officials said. The newborn, who has yet to be named, is the third calf for Iris and the father, Corwin. She was also the second calf to be born in December, according to the zoo.
Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippo
A female pygmy hippopotamus at the Metro Richmond Zoo has welcomed a new addition to her family. On 9, Iris, the mother hippo, gave birth to a healthy female calf after a seven-month gestation period.
A hippopotamus for Christmas: Baby pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
A Virginia zoo is celebrating the arrival of an adorable newborn pygmy hippo who made her debut just before Christmas. The baby hippo, a girl who has not yet been named, was born to parents Iris and Corwin at Metro Richmond Zoo on Dec.
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
A female pygmy hippopotamus delivered a healthy calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo earlier this month, officials say.
Pygmy hippopotamus born at Metro Richmond Zoo
A female pygmy hippopotamus delivered a healthy calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley earlier this month, officials said — the third baby hippo born at the zoo within
Zoo announces Pygmy Hippo born in time for holidays
The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the newest addition to their animal family, a baby pygmy hippo, just in time for the holidays.

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