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Newborn pygmy hippo delights Richmond region
The Washington Post reports a 15-pound female pygmy hippo was born on December 9 at 4:50 p.m. at Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. Iris, the mother, and Corwin have produced three calves in 40 years. Zoo staff opened an online poll with four names Poppy Juniper Hammie Mae and Omi with the winner to be announced January 1.
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