Louisiana Zoo Welcomes Two New Pygmy Hippos to Habitat

(Broussard, Louisiana) - Our friends at Zoosiana have some exciting news, two new pygmy hippos are now at home in Broussard, Louisiana.

If you've been to Zoosiana in recent weeks, you may have noticed that a special habitat had been built for the small hippos and now that space is being occupied.

In a social media announcement, our friends at the zoo say that Bella and Noche are now part of the family at Zoosiana and that they are waiting to meet you.

Zoosiana writes the following about their latest tenants:

'Pygmy hippos are rare and fascinating creatures, with fewer than 3,000 estimated to remain in native habitats. Smaller and more elusive than their larger relatives, pygmy hippos primarily inhabit the dense forests and swamps of West Africa. Unlike the common hippopotamus, which is social and semi-aquatic, pygmy hippos are generally solitary and spend most of their time foraging on land, venturing to the water for cooling off, hydration, and hiding from predators."

Here's a look at our precious new friends.