Watch: 4 incredibly adorable animals (and dozens of lizards) joined Texas zoos this year
From rare mammals to exotic reptiles, these little ones not only capture hearts but also contribute to preserving species at risk of extinction.
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A Virginia zoo got a baby pygmy hippopotamus for Christmas — and you can vote on her name
The Metro Richmond Zoo has a brand-new member -- and you can help decide her name. On Dec. 9, just two weeks before Christmas, a baby pygmy hippo was born at the zoo in Richmond, Virginia.