Pygmy Hippo
It is a small hippopotamid, half the size of the common hippopotamus, native to the forests and swamps of West Africa. It is reclusive and nocturnal with fewer than 3,000 remaining in the wild.
Hippos
Common Hippo
Recognisable by their barrel-shaped torsos, massive jaws and large tusks, nearly hairless bodies, stubby legs and great size. They are semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers, lakes and mangrove swamps.