The name Hippopotamus means 'river horse' in ancient Greek. The common hippos are the 3rd largest living land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos. Hippos are mostly herbivorous with cetaceans as their closest living relatives.

There are two species of hippos:

• Common Hippo
• Pygmy Hippo

Common hippos are classified as Vulnerable and pygmy hippos as Endangered, both are threatened by habitat loss, unregulated hunting, and poaching.

Conservation

• African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
• Edge of Existence - Pygmy Hippos
• Pygmy Hippo Foundation

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