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  • Endangered pygmy hippo calf named in tribute to native home

    Scotland’s only pygmy hippo calf, born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo in April, has been named Amara in a tribute to the species’ native home of West Africa.

  • Edinburgh Zoo giraffes spotted outside for the first time

    The first four giraffes to arrive at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo this week have been spotted exploring outdoors for the first time as they settle in and get to know each other.

  • Spotted! Giraffes return to Edinburgh Zoo after over 15 years

    A very tall package was received at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo today (Tuesday 11 May) as two male giraffes arrived from Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire.

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