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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Pygmy Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of Pygmy Hippopotamus, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis Liberiensis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pygmy hippopotamus. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle, reproduction and life cycle,...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Pygmy Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Pygmy Hippopotamus (Hexaprotodon liberiensis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can...
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Pygmy Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Pygmy Hippopotamus.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Pygmy Hippo

For Students 9th - 10th
The pygmy hippopotamus has eluded researchers in the wild for years. In fact, the species was not discovered until 1840. Us this resource to discover other quick facts about this endangered animal.