The answer is an unequivocal yes. Generally, it’s best to avoid hippos totally. If a hippo does happen to attack, the odds of living through it depend on whether you can get away or not. Sadly, if a ...

In the accompanying footage, captured by Scott Hyman in Botswana, South Africa, the much larger elephant is shown facing down the hippo and thrashing the water, seemingly to clear the area.

Campaigners have urged Brits on holiday not to visit famous animals in zoos including a pygmy hippo who became an unwilling internet star after her keeper posted an image on Instagram. Moo Deng ...

Saturday is World Hippo Day. The city of Hutto celebrated with a festival for their beloved town mascot. Hutto's love for hippos dates back to 1915. HUTTO, Texas - Saturday is World Hippo Day ...

Despite their somewhat comical appearance, hippos are formidable animals, capable of running at surprising speeds and fiercely defending their territories. World Hippo Day offers a chance to celebrate ...

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a horrific hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S. company that arranged the trip, alleging it failed to ensure their ...

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a horrific hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S. company that arranged the trip, alleging it failed to ensure their safety ...

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed by a hippo during an African safari has filed a lawsuit alleging that their tour operator was negligent in failing to keep her safe. Craig Manders says in ...

The baby pygmy hippo has enthralled the internet for weeks, with photos of the adorable two-month-old plastered across every social media platform. People just can't get enough of Moo Deng ...

Adorable three-month-old pygmy hippo, Petunia, and her mum, Iris, are making a big splash at Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. Conservationists say fewer than 2,500 mature pygmy hippos are left in ...