422K views · 36K reactions | Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! 襁Today we celebrate the strength, culture, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.I’m dropping a dance video to honour the day, come vibe with me, learn something new, and show some love ✊#IndigenousPeoplesDay #nativeamerican #powwow #indigenous | Notorious Cree | Facebook

10K views · 718 reactions | Howie, a male pygmy hippo at Regenstein African Journey, recently enjoyed some special enrichment: a nutritious, veggie-covered “cake” for his 15th birthday! Native to west Africa, pygmy hippopotamuses are an endangered species due to habitat loss. Lincoln Park Zoo cooperatively manages a zoo-based population with other institutions across the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. (Thanks to RAJ keeper Valerie Bogie for the video!) | Lincoln Park Zoo | Facebook

The Metro Richmond Zoo announced "The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" on Tuesday, which gives visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with the viral baby hippo and her mom. The 30-minute Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience, which costs $175 per person, includes: A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the indoor pool area of the Hippo Haven habitat Wading into the water near Iris and Poppy with a safe barrier in between, with waders provided Potential opportunities to feed produce to Iris and P