Hippopotamuses are some of nature’s heavyweights. Their massive size and aggressive temperament have earned them a spot as Africa’s deadliest animal time and time again. It’s hard to imagine just how ...

Are hippos dangerous? Hippos hold a common perception of a cute and bubbly demeanor, but that is quite a far cry from the truth. Although their rounded features and cute babies may seem so inviting, ...

It is estimated that hippos kill roughly 500 people each year. Hippos will kill other animals, like crocodiles, that enter their territory, especially when protecting babies. Hippos and whales ...

Reports of baby pygmy hippos in Thailand and in Richmond, Virginia, have garnered much attention for their respective zoos, attracting many visitors. These cuties look like they are lovable little ...

Moo Deng's birthday is today! And people everywhere are celebrating her. "She’s an icon, an idol & our ultimate bestie," the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, the zoo where Moo Deng lives in Thailand, said in a ...

Lions rarely hunt hippos, but hungry lions can do crazy things. As extreme drought overtakes Katavi, predators struggle to find food. Lions rarely hunt hippos, but hungry lions can do crazy things.

Few animals look as calm and harmless as a hippo lounging in the water, but appearances can be deceiving. Dangerously so, in the case of the hippo. Despite their bulky bodies and seemingly lazy nature ...