Pygmy hippopotamus - Wikipedia
WEBThe pygmy hippopotamus or pygmy hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) is a small hippopotamid which is native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, primarily in Liberia, with small populations in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ivory Coast.
Pygmy Hippo - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Pygmy hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis) is a small hippopotamid native to the forests and swamps of West Africa. It is one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being its much larger relative, the common hippopotamus or Nile hippopotamus.
Pygmy Hippo Facts, Pictures, Video & Info: Endangered Hippopotamus
WEBJul 21, 2017 · Pygmy hippo facts, pictures, video & in-depth information: learn about the endangered rainforest pygmy hippopotamus. Where found, diet, habitat and more.
Pygmy Hippopotamus - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBAs a shy, nocturnal herbivore, the pygmy hippo eluded Western science until 1840. Even today, little is known of its habits in its native habitat. Pygmy hippopotamuses are usually solitary but can sometimes be found in small family groups.
Pygmy hippo - Fauna & Flora
WEBRotund, thick-necked and hairless, pygmy hippos spend the day hidden in rivers and swamps before emerging to feed at night. Don’t be misled by the name. Pygmy hippos still top the scales at a hefty 250 kilos. That’s roughly the same as a fully grown pig.
Pygmy Hippopotamus - Facts, Information & Habitat - Animal …
WEBThe Pygmy Hippopotamus is a large mammal native to the forests and swamps of western Africa. Pygmy hippos are quite rare and it seems that there were never many of them at one time in existence. Pygmy Hippo Characteristics. Although Pygmy hippos resemble their larger relatives, the Common Hippo, closer observation can define …
Pygmy Hippopotamus - A-Z Animals
WEBMay 27, 2024 · The Pygmy Hippopotamus is a medium-sized herbivorous mammal that is found inhabiting the humid forests and swamps of West Africa. The Pygmy Hippopotamus is closely related to Africa’s other Hippopotamus species, which is the Common Hippopotamus but is much smaller in size weighing around a fifth of its enormous …
Pygmy Hippopotamus - San Diego Zoo
WEBAt A Glance. Location: Lost Forest. Conservation Status: Endangered. At first glance, the pygmy hippo looks like a mini version of its larger relative, the river or common hippopotamus. But the pygmy hippo is much less aquatic than its cousin, its toes are less webbed, and its legs are longer.
Hippopotamus - Pygmy, Endangered, Nocturnal | Britannica
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Hippopotamus - Pygmy, Endangered, Nocturnal: The pygmy hippopotamus is about the size of a domestic pig and is less aquatic and gregarious than its larger relative; it has been classified as endangered by the IUCN since 2006.
Pygmy Hippopotamus | Franklin Park Zoo - Zoo New England
WEBThe pygmy hippo is a stout animal with a relatively small and rounded head and thick blackish skin. Like the larger Nile hippo, it excretes reddish droplets that soften and protect its skin. This creature is solitary and secretive in the wild. It's not vicious, but can be dangerous when disturbed.