The City of New Bedford is planning a public memorial for Ruth, the Asian elephant who called the city home since 1986 but ...

US zoo gets its own Moo Deng and launches poll to name baby pygmy hippo - The 15-pound newborn was delivered on December 9 ...

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The excitement and global interest in Virginia’s newborn pygmy hippo comes after a female two-month-old pygmy hippo named Moo ...

Happiness is made up of a bunch of little moments of joy that add up to a life well lived. For Bindi Irwin and husband ...

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From rare mammals to exotic reptiles, these little ones not only capture hearts but also contribute to preserving species at risk of extinction.

Celebrity pygmy hippo Moo Deng has company. A new baby born at the Metro Richmond Zoo will get her name from a public poll.

If you haven't yet noticed the pitter-patter of little paws at Oklahoma City Zoo, this will be a good year to visit to see ...

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This year, the internet buzzed with tales of charismatic creatures stealing the spotlight through heartwarming antics and ...

Last year gave us such viral sensations as "Barbenheimer", the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial, and Ariana DeBose's Bafta earworm ...