Poppy the pygmy hippo calf recently got her first taste of swimming. The baby was born at Virginia's Metro Richmond Zoo, in early December. Poppy is part of a very special club.
Born to parents Iris and Corwin, Poppy the pygmy hippo is part of Metro Richmond Zoo's conservation initiative, and her name was chosen by fans from 165 countries!
Willowbank Farm, in Piddletrenthide near Dorchester, is taking donated Christmas trees and feeding them to its alpacas and goats. "It's good to get public help when we can," said Kevin Woodford who ...