ZOO bosses have seen a bounce in visitors desperate to view a rare pygmy hippo. Haggis was born in Edinburgh Zoo in October and has proved a hit to rival another calf, internet star Moo Deng.

Born in October 2024, Haggis resides at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo. Pygmy hippos, thought of as the common hippo's smaller cousin, have been classified as endangered ...

Born in October 2024, Haggis resides at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo. Pygmy hippos, thought of as the common hippo's smaller cousin, have been classified as endangered ...

the tiny endangered female pygmy hippo calf born at a Thai zoo that's quickly become a viral sensation thanks to her antics, can now see our very own version live at Edinburgh Zoo. Wee Haggis (or ...

The adorable additions are known for their gentle nature and social behaviour. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), the wildlife conservation charity that operates Edinburgh Zoo, is giving ...

Speaking to The National, Karen Stiven – one of Haggis’ keepers – said the baby pygmy hippo was “coming out of her shell”. Stiven said: “She is funny, she charges about and she comes and bites on your ...

EDINBURGH Zoo has welcomed two adorable new arrivals for the first time in 15 years. The Corstorphine attraction is the new home to a pair of seven-month-old capybara siblings. The cute critters, ...

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Other baby pygmy hippos born this year in Sydney, Berlin and Edinburgh, have failed to match her allure. The Edinburgh Zoo promoted its newborn pygmy hippo Haggis this month as a rival to Moo Deng ...

With Burns Night topical, this is Haggis the pygmy hippo calf at Edinburgh Zoo. The hippo just been for a swim with his mum and was "looking pretty thirsty," says Lee Ansett. Simon Schwesig took ...