The newest arrival among Berlin's pygmy hippos has been given the name Brötchen, which is a bread roll in German, and is now trying out her hooves in the water, zoo director Andreas Knieriem said on ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo's baby pygmy hippo made his public debut Monday. Baby Hugo made his first public appearance Oct. 27 for a members-only preview event. The exclusive event ...

Berlin Zoo director Andreas Knieriem said the name reflects a broader trend, particularly online, where animals are increasingly given playful names inspired by food.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Hugo the pygmy hippo calf, one of John Ball Zoo’s newest and most notable residents, made his public debut to zoo members. The members-only preview continues this week. The zoo ...

A tiny pygmy hippo calf named Brotchen is charming visitors at Berlin Zoo. The food-inspired name reflects a growing trend in animal naming, while highlighting conservation efforts for the endangered ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article gave incorrect information about the status of Mahali the hippo's move to a wildlife preserve in Texas. DENVER — Zoos are of necessity ...