Patti — a river hippopotamus and a favorite animal at the Milwaukee County Zoo since she arrived in 1972 — has died. Patti ...

Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"?But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse. In fact, it's one of the most ...

Viewers captivated as brave fishermen cross a hippo-infested river while lions observe from the banks, showcasing the ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced today that 55-year-old Patti the Hippo, who had been living at the zoo for more than a ...

A river hippopotamus at the Milwaukee County Zoo was humanely euthanized on Sunday, Nov. 10. Patti marked her 55th birthday ...

Patti, the oldest hippopotamus in U.S. zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, died Nov. 10, at the ...

Patti the river hippopotamus from the Milwaukee County Zoo has died. Zoo animal care specialists say she was humanely ...

Hippos aren't just lazy river-dwellers lounging around all day; they play a crucial role in their ecosystems. You'll find them spending much of their time submerged in rivers and lakes, helping ...