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Mammal

The Pygmy hippopotamus

Pygmy hippopotamuses are solitary and primarily nocturnal animals. Their activity peaks in the late afternoon and at night. Each day, they spend about six hours feeding. During the day, they take refuge in the water or rest along riverbanks, in caves, or in burrows. They are capable of holding their breath underwater for five to six minutes.

The Pygmy hippopotamus in numbers

197 days

Gestation period

217 kg

Average weight

40 years

Life expectancy

Family

Identity card

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  • Name: Pygmy hippopotamus
  • Latin name: Choeropsis liberiensis
  • Habitat: Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Sierra Leone
  • IUCN-status: In danger
  • Cites : Appendix II
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