Scientists studying stranded pygmy sperm whales have uncovered three previously unknown genotypes of Helicobacter bacteria ...

For thousands of years, scientists knew of two tiny marsupials in New Guinea only through fossils and local legend. Researchers had long considered these species extinct. However, a team recently ...

Until now, scientists have only known about the animals from fossils. But they suspected the creatures might still be alive, because the remote, difficult-to-navigate region where the fossils were ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The rare pygmy hippo calf born at the Greensboro Science Center has been dubbed Huckleberry. Huckleberry was born on Wednesday, May 24 (so, a Gemini) to parents Holly and ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's a new pygmy hippo in town! The Houston Zoo announced Tuesday that it has welcomed a 450-pound male pygmy hippopotamus named Silas. The 2-and-a-half-year-old hippo ...

A possum and a glider long thought extinct have been rediscovered in New Guinea by a group including Australian mammalogist ...

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 ...

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 ...

Meet Jellybean, the newest breakout star at Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, Arizona, about 20 miles outside of Phoenix as first reported by The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY network.

Among the unique hobby farm animals, pygmy goats are a friendly breed that makes an excellent pet for a constant supply of fresh milk. These diminutive goats, often considered a popular breed, offer a ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you thought things couldn’t get any cuter at the Greensboro Science Center, you’ll be glad to know that you’re mistaken. On Monday, the science center announced that three ...