A Virginia Zoo Welcomes Newborn Pygmy Hippopotamus

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.
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Virginia Zoo Welcomes Newborn Pygmy Hippo
A female pygmy hippopotamus at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia has given birth to a healthy calf, marking the third birth of a hippo at the zoo in the past five years. The mother, Iris, welcomed the female calf on December 9 after a seven-month gestation.
A hippopotamus for Christmas: Baby pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
The baby hippo, a girl who has not yet been named, was born to parents Iris and Corwin at Metro Richmond Zoo on Dec. 9. She's their third female calf in under five years. The zoo said Iris was all smiles on Christmas morning.
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
An endangered pygmy hippo has been born at a Virginia zoo. The yet-unnamed female was born Dec. 9 at Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia.
A hippopotamus for Christmas: Zoo announces birth of baby pygmy hippo
The Richmond Metro Zoo announced on Dec. 24 the birth of a baby pygmy hippopotamus at their facility. The baby was born on Dec. 9 and is the third calf for the pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin. It’s the second time the zoo has seen the birth of a hippopotamus right before the holidays.
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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