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amnhnyc: “Aside from size, how does the pygmy hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) differ from the common hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius)?🦛 The pygmy hippo doesn’t spend as much time submerged in water, and it’s not as suited for aquatic life. For one, its...

amnhnyc:

Aside from size, how does the pygmy hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) differ from the common hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius)?🦛

The pygmy hippo doesn’t spend as much time submerged in water, and it’s not as suited for aquatic life. For one, its feet are not as webbed as those of the common hippo. And unlike its larger relative, its eyes are set to the side, rather than on the top of its head. But don’t let the “pygmy” in its name fool you! This animal can still weigh up to a hefty 600 pounds (270 kilograms).

Photo: Tambako The Jaguar, CC BY-ND 2.0, flickr

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