Why are hippos endangered
Hippopotamus

Why are Hippos Endangered?

The animal lovers and conservationists frequently ask, why are hippos endangered? Pygmy Hippo’s IUCN status is “Endangered”. Recent population estimates indicate that wild areas may have less than 3,000 pygmy hippos. There are many threats to biodiversity today. The biggest ones can be recalled using H.I.P.P.O.’s overview: habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, human population, and […]

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Pygmy Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus

Pygmy Hippopotamus – Profile | Facts | Diet | Habitat | Behavior

A Pygmy Hippopotamus, or a pygmy hippo, is a kind of nocturnal species closely attached to common Hippopotamus we see. This article will be discussing in depth, about the Pygmy Hippopotamus, its physical description, characteristics, habitat, food, reproduction, behavior and conservation issues. As per the source, the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis) is […]

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hippopotamus
Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus – Habitat | Diet | Traits | Facts | Behavior

Hippopotamus, (Hippopotamus amphibius) is considered as the second largest mammals on the land, also called hippo or water horse, in common, is an amphibious African ungulate mammal. Hippopotamus facts are very interesting as well as mysterious. The source says, the common hippopotamus (/ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs/ hip-uh-POT-uh-muh s; Hippopotamus amphibius) or hippo is a large, mostly herbivorous (vegetarian), […]