Pigmy Hippopotamus by danob
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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)
What a neat animal.
I'm fascinated about this animal portrait! Beautiful really!!!
Een grappige foto! Funny Photo!