Pygmy Hippopotamus
Pygmy Hippopotamus
Pygmy hippos are herbivores and feed on a variety of vegetation including aquatic plants. They usually begin feeding in the afternoon, and continue until midnight.
Unlike their larger cousins, pygmy hippos do not live in herds. They tend to be solitary, but are sometimes seen in pairs.
Africa
At A Glance

Habitat
Dense swampy forests near rivers, streams and creeks.
Diet
Herbs, grasses, forbs, sedges, ferns and fruit
Location
Western Coastal Africa