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Poppy — a viral baby pygmy hippo at the Metro Richmond Zoo — got her own livestream on Jan. 13, the Virginia zoo announced.

“This birth was unique as it was the first time Iris gave birth in water,” the zoo said. “While common hippos usually give birth underwater, pygmy hippo calves can be born on land or in water.

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is offering 30-minute meet-and-greets with its new baby pygmy hippo Poppy through February ...

We lowered the water level for our little hippo’s first swim, and Iris couldn’t resist playing with the exposed water jet! 🦛💦 Make living in D.C. a little easier and more fun.

Poppy, a pygmy hippo calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo, is quickly gaining global fame. She is the third calf born to Iris and Corwin. The zoo offers a unique chance to meet Poppy and her mother up close ...

Just like those on the boat in this video, being chased by an angry hippo is a nightmare no one wants to experience! Being semi-aquatic, hippos are built for life in the water. Their ears ...

Wading into the water near Poppy and Iris, with a safe barrier inbetween. Potential opportunities to feed Poppy and Iris. Learning more about pygmy hippo behavior and conservation from a zoo team ...