History
When where Pygmy Hippos discovered?
1840
Do pygmy Hippos live in packs/herds?
Pygmy Hippos are normally alone or in small groups
Do pygmy Hippos live in salt water or fresh water?
Fresh water
Pygmy Hippos only live for 10 years
False!
What predators to Pygmy Hippos live in western Africa?
Leopards and Crocodiles
How old is the oldest Pygmy Hippo?
The oldest Pygmy is Hannah Shirley
Do pygmy Hippos nurse....?
Yes..... on land or....uhm..underwater...!
Are Pygmy Hippos on land or in water longer?
Since there Nocturnal there mostly in water during the night soooo....water :)
Pygmy Hippos don't attack
False!
What type of birds are in Western Africa?
Black Crowned Crane, Blue Bellied Roller
Where do Pygmy Hippos live?
They live in Western Africa
What is Pygmy Hippos main culture?
Primarily Nocturnal, secretive and relatively solitary
Do Pygmy Hippos take mud baths?
They love swimming in it, so yes
Pygmy Hippos have a four chambered stomach
True!
How many sources of water are there?
4 different types of sources, but multiple of them
How did Pygmy Hippos communicate?
Body language :D
Do Pygmy Hippos have a ritual?
Sometimes they pair up with a potential mate in a long courtship ritual
How long do Pygmy Hippos stay in water?
5 minutes
Hippopotamus is a Greek word
True! Its the Greek word for "river horse"
What types of plants live in Western Africa
Pearl millet, sorghum, maize, rice, groundnut, cowpea, yam, cassava, Irish potato, onion and tomato
Whats the name of the first Pygmy Hippo discovered?
Choeropsis Liberiensis
How many babies can Pygmy Hippo grow at once
1
Do Pygmy hippos wag there tail?
Yup
Pygmy Hippos active at night
True!
Are there beaches in Western Africa..?
Yup! Multiple!