Pygmy Hippopotamus

The pygmy hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) has native populations in west Africa. This tiny Hippo, like its larger relatives, depends on the water, that is they are semi aquatic. 

Adult pygmy hippos stand about 3 ft high at the shoulder, are 6 ft in length and weigh up to 610 lb. Their lifespan in captivity ranges from 30 to 55 years, though it is unlikely that they live this long in the wild. Like most endangered species, loss of habitat is the reason behind the Pygmy Hippo's endangered status. Losing habitat because of deforestation. 

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