Until now, scientists have only known about the animals from fossils. But they suspected the creatures might still be alive, ...

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

Two marsupials thought extinct for over 7,000 years were rediscovered in New Guinea through fossils, photos and citizen science.

The pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider, which were thought to be extinct for over 7,000 years, have been ...

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 ...

In deep, tropical offshore waters, there exists a whale that’s roughly the size of a dolphin. Sightings of it are extremely ...

RICHMOND, Va. — If you were a fan of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo from a Thailand zoo, you're in luck: Poppy, a baby pygmy hippo born just over a month ago on December 9, is now able to be viewed at ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Hugo the pygmy hippo calf, one of John Ball Zoo’s newest and most notable residents, made his public debut to zoo members. The members-only preview continues this week. The zoo ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It’s here! The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, says Penelope, a pygmy hippo, birthed a calf on Wednesday. The unnamed baby weighs 11 pounds and is the first pygmy ...

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 ...

Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand hopes to get "more income to support activities that will make the animals' lives better" with the baby pygmy hippo trademark Better get those Moo Deng memes out of ...