The Pygmy Hippopotamus is a small, semi-aquatic mammal with a stocky body and large eyes. Unlike its larger relative, it is primarily nocturnal and spends much of its time in dense forests.
Habitat
Forests and swamps of West Africa.
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and grasses.
How common
Very rare
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