The pygmy hippopotamus is, as its name suggests, much smaller in size than the common hippopotamus – which weighs approximately five times more. Pygmy hippos, unlike common hippos, are far more adapted to a land-dwelling lifestyle with fewer webbed toes and a smaller more streamlined head.

In 1871, Obaysch fathered London Zoo’s first baby hippo. It did not survive. But in 1872, two more were born and the second of these, named Guy Fawkes because of its birthday (although subsequently discovered to be a female), became the first …

Crowds look on as Obaysch rests in the London Zoo in this 1852 photograph taken by Juan, Count of Montizón. Obaysch (1849? – 11 March 1878) was the first hippopotamus seen in Great Britain since prehistoric times, and the first in Europe since Ancient Rome. He was captured on an island on the White Nile when he was less than one year old.

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2024年10月1日 · London Zoo is home to an adorable pygmy hippo named Amara. According to keepers, there is nothing she loves more than getting plenty of sleep and long soaks in warm water. There are less than 2500 pygmy hippos left in the wild, and a Nigerian subspecies has already gone extinct.

2024年5月28日 · The London Zoo’s hippo collection is a testament to the zoo’s rich history and its commitment to conservation. From the iconic Obaysch to the rare and endangered pygmy hippos, these fascinating creatures continue to captivate visitors and play a crucial role in educating the public about the importance of protecting these unique animals.

Obaysch was London Zoo's first hippopotamus. He arrived at London Zoo on 25 May 1850. He proved to be very popular and attracted up to 10,000 visitors to the Zoo every day, with visitor numbers doubling for the year 1850. Photograph is from a set of 43 photographs (2905515-2905557) of animals at London Zoo.

2023年2月21日 · Amara the pygmy hippo travelled 400 miles from Edinburgh Zoo all the way to London Zoo to finally find her new home. In the video, kids coo in amazement as the magnificent beast trails around the new enclosure and checks out her new digs. The hippo made the incredibly long journey to her warmer climates in the capital in Thursday, February 9.

2014年3月18日 · Heated pools, landscaped gardens and an entourage of staff have welcomed a pair of endangered pygmy hippos at London Zoo. The newest arrivals, 17-year-old Thug and his girlfriend Nicky, 19, will join the giraffes, zebras and hunting dogs in the Regent’s Park venue’s Into Africa exhibit from Saturday, April 5.

2024年9月10日 · London Zoo is home to two pygmy hippos called Thug and Nicky – you can find out more about pair of them here. Tickets for visiting London Zoo are available to book online priced from £18.90 for children and £27.00 for adults.