Photo of a pygmy hippopotamus. Photo by Kabacchi of Flickr.com. This photo is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
Pygmy Hippopotamus Fun Fact: A fun fact about the pygmy hippopotamus is that they are much more reclusive and solitary compared to their larger relatives, the common hippos. Unlike the social common hippos that live in large groups, pygmy hippos are mostly nocturnal and prefer to stay hidden in the dense forests and swamps of West Africa, where they live alone or in pairs. They’re also excellent swimmers, with their eyes and nostrils positioned high on their heads to stay mostly submerged while navigating through water!
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