Lopez says he's happy with the attention the naming poll is bringing to the endangered species. "Not a lot of people know that there's about 2,000 to 3,000 individuals left in the wild," he said.

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Lopez says he's happy with the attention the naming poll is bringing to the endangered species. "Not a lot of people know that there's about 2,000 to 3,000 individuals left in the wild," he said.

"The naming poll is purely for fun and is intended to engage our community by raising awareness for this endangered species. We will be happy with either name winning," a zoo spokesperson said.

The American member of this squad will have her name decided in an online poll held by the Metro Richmond Zoo. Voting is open until 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the winning name announced on New Year’s Day.

“Omi” means water in the West African language Yoruba. The naming poll closes on Dec. 31. The zoo had already received over 14,000 votes as of Dec. 28. “We’re thrilled to see so many ...

announcing the birth of a healthy female hippo to parents Iris and Corwin this month. The American member of this squad will have her name decided in an online poll held by the Metro Richmond Zoo.

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