Poppy the baby pygmy born in December 2024 has her first swim with her mother
The Virginia Richmond Zoo has named its baby hippo Poppy following an online poll. Born on December 9, Poppy is a pygmy hippo, an endangered West African species. With over 116,000 votes, Poppy's name was chosen from four options. The baby hippo's arrival and naming have gained tremendous attention, continuing the trend of cute baby animals garnering online fame.
The Virginia Richmond Zoo has named its baby hippo Poppy following an online poll. Born on December 9, Poppy is a pygmy hippo, an endangered West African species. With over 116,000 votes, Poppy's name was chosen from four options. The baby hippo's arrival and naming have gained tremendous attention, continuing the trend of cute baby animals garnering online fame.
