Poppy the pygmy hippo calf recently got her first taste of swimming. The baby was born at Virginia's Metro Richmond Zoo, in early December. Poppy is part of a very special club.

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The Virginia Richmond Zoo has named its baby hippo Poppy following an online poll. Born on December 9, Poppy is a pygmy hippo ...

A baby pygmy hippo at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia had its first swim after the water level was lowered for the little hippo’s debut.

A baby sea creature was spotted swimming with what is likely its mom in Puget Sound in Washington, photos show.

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