Pigmy Hippopotamus by danob
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Description
The Pigmy Hippopotamus lives in West Africa the mainstay of the population being Liberia, it is now endangered due to the destruction of habitat and around 2000 live in the wild, where logging may well result in it's demise
Much smaller than the common hippopotamus, with proportionally longer legs, a smaller head, less prominent eyes and ears more towards the side of the head. The pygmy hippo's nose and ears can be closed under water an adaptation to aquatic life. The skin is hairless and sensitive to the sun, but is kept supple and moisturised by a fluid that oozes from glands all over the skin. This gives the Pygmy Hippo a glossy sheen all over. Adults stand about 0.75m high and weigh up to 275 kg.
Comments (33)
A striking photo. Excellent tribute to such an interesting animal that may soon be extinct. Well done, Dan.
A nice chap ! 275kgs ! ! ! ;-))) Excellent as always Dany !
Cool! Just having seen the big one yesterday, I can fathom the comparison. On the other hand calling something with a quarter tom living weight Pigmy is somewhat offensive - don't you think? Good image and a nice pose captured.
What a wonderful smile! :)
Nice one, a real heavy wieght, I would not like to get in his way in the lunch que!
Excellent shot, I've never heard of a pygmy hippo so also thanks for the information!!!
I think he's smiling at you Danny!!! What a fabulous shot of this pigmy hippo. The detail is amazing. Bravo!!
Now Danny i told you not to do my portrait here. Grrrrrrrr. Great capture mate.
We used to have one of these at our zoo and I would sit and watch it for the longest time. I think it was loaned to us though...the zoo no longer has one. Excellent shot.
What a funny little fellow ;-)!!
He does look like he's smiling - great photo. CC
An interesting subject and beautifully captured.
Awesome shot of this creature Danny!
Nice shot of this little big guy. Excellent. Aloha
{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Really Excellent Photography, Congratulations!!!!!! A million stars from me!!!******************** (Thanks you very much for you comments) Have a wonderful day, Hug in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---
wonderful shot..he's cute! do you travel alot to get these great shots you show us?
What an awesome creature! Great shot ... :)
Incredible shot...
SUCH A BEAUTY.....his tooth are superB so no need to visit a dentist..you can also see some bite marks on his back...
A fierce fellow when threatened. I'd love to hear the bellow that goes with this. Is his nickname "river pony?"
Wonderful photo, have impressive textures and detail......!!!!
Wonderful capture Danny. Gret details and colours. I know is some hippo at the zoo but always is under water and no change to make pics of him... Hugs and thank you so much for your help.
WOW Way too cool!! This is an excellent capture!!
Thanks for sharing this shot.
Super shot!
Great shot...
Great shot erland
I love seeing these animals even if only in a zoo. excellent capture
It's beautiful ;O) ;O) ;O) ;O) :O) Excellent work my friend...
Fantastic shot Dany!