The birth of a hippo at Flamingo Land zoo has been heralded as a hugely successful moment in preserving the species. Female calf Aurora – so named as she arrived the same week as the Northern Lights ...

The first hippopotamus to be born at Flamingo Land in over twenty years took place as the skies were lit up by the Northern Lights - watch video above. The calf had a dramatic start to life, however.

Hippos can trot so fast they can glide through the air for a period of time, according to animal experts. Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) suggests that all four of their feet can ...

Almost daily since Riverbanks Zoo opened in 1974, keepers entering the hippo barn were greeted by Montgomery's happy hello – an ear-splitting honk, followed by a grunt, capped by a snort. “No matter ...