Two marsupial species thought long extinct, until now known only from fossils, were found alive in New Guinea through a ...

For thousands of years, scientists knew of two tiny marsupials in New Guinea only through fossils and local legend. Researchers had long considered these species extinct. However, a team recently ...

Until now, scientists have only known about the animals from fossils. But they suspected the creatures might still be alive, because the remote, difficult-to-navigate region where the fossils were ...

PHOENIX — The new pygmy hippopotamus at the Wildlife World Zoo could soon be a big TV star. Not only is her name going to be announced on the TODAY Show, but if a certain name is chosen, she will also ...

ever thought you spotted a piece of coral blink chances are you've just had a close encounter with the ocean's most enchanting Illusionist the pygmy seahorse these Tiny Treasures are The Magicians of ...

The Wildlife World Zoo recently invited the public to vote on a name for a newborn animal. The winning baby hippo name was just announced!

Moo Deng is back in the spotlight — but not for the heartwarming reasons as before. Conservationist Siranudh Scott brought attention back on to the viral pet after calling the pygmy hippo’s living ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The rare pygmy hippo calf born at the Greensboro Science Center has been dubbed Huckleberry. Huckleberry was born on Wednesday, May 24 (so, a Gemini) to parents Holly and ...

A possum and a glider long thought extinct have been rediscovered in New Guinea by a group including Australian mammalogist ...

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Zoon announced Friday an endangered baby pygmy hippo was brought into the world -- the first for the zoo in 30 years. Last month, first-time mom, Mabel, gave birth to a ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's a new pygmy hippo in town! The Houston Zoo announced Tuesday that it has welcomed a 450-pound male pygmy hippopotamus named Silas. The 2-and-a-half-year-old hippo ...

Among the unique hobby farm animals, pygmy goats are a friendly breed that makes an excellent pet for a constant supply of fresh milk. These diminutive goats, often considered a popular breed, offer a ...