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Pygmy Hippopotamus
Zoological Society of London

Pygmy Hippopotamus
The pygmy hippo, native to the forests and swamps of west Africa, is a nocturnal herbivore. It is one of just two remaining species in the hippopotamus family. Pygmy hippos stand roughly 30 inches tall and can weigh 400 pounds.


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