The Pygmy Hippopotamus
By: Josh Moy
What is a pygmy hippo
Mating
Pygmy Hippos attain sexual maturity around 4-5 years of age. Males and females meet briefly to mate. Weening occurs around 6-8 months of age, and gestation periods last for 180-200 days.
Baby Pygmy Hippos
A young Pygmy spotted out in West Africa bathing in the river. This is one of the few pygmy hippos to have been spotted out in West Africa. The lifespan of this species is unknown because pygmy hippos are so reclusive.
Conservation
This Hippo was raised in a conservation center and is now a healthy adolescent. It is just about to receive food, hence its opening mouth. In the conservation center, pygmy hippos are protected from their deadliest predator, the leopard.
Endangered
Pygmy hippo in a conservation center
Website: http://www.sospecies.org/sos_projects/pilot_projects/edge_of_existence/pygmy_hippo/
Location: NC
Phone: 123-456-7890