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Pigmy Hippopotamus

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The Pigmy Hippopotamus lives in West Africa the mainstay of the population being Liberia, it is now endangered due to the destruction of habitat and around 2000 live in the wild, where logging may well result in it's demise Much smaller than the common hippopotamus, with proportionally longer legs, a smaller head, less prominent eyes and ears more towards the side of the head. The pygmy hippo's nose and ears can be closed under water an adaptation to aquatic life. The skin is hairless and sensitive to the sun, but is kept supple and moisturised by a fluid that oozes from glands all over the skin. This gives the Pygmy Hippo a glossy sheen all over. Adults stand about 0.75m high and weigh up to 275 kg.

Comments (33)


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OldHippieKeyboard

2:23PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

A striking photo. Excellent tribute to such an interesting animal that may soon be extinct. Well done, Dan.

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Zorg1955

2:24PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

A nice chap ! 275kgs ! ! ! ;-))) Excellent as always Dany !

kjpweb

2:25PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

Cool! Just having seen the big one yesterday, I can fathom the comparison. On the other hand calling something with a quarter tom living weight Pigmy is somewhat offensive - don't you think? Good image and a nice pose captured.

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Ionel

2:43PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

What a wonderful smile! :)

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Fred255

3:01PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

Nice one, a real heavy wieght, I would not like to get in his way in the lunch que!

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Firesnuffer

4:17PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

Excellent shot, I've never heard of a pygmy hippo so also thanks for the information!!!

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elmurray

4:26PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

I think he's smiling at you Danny!!! What a fabulous shot of this pigmy hippo. The detail is amazing. Bravo!!

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Dianthus

4:31PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

Now Danny i told you not to do my portrait here. Grrrrrrrr. Great capture mate.

MrsLubner

5:07PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

We used to have one of these at our zoo and I would sit and watch it for the longest time. I think it was loaned to us though...the zoo no longer has one. Excellent shot.

BorisB

5:29PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

What a funny little fellow ;-)!!

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romanceworks

5:32PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

He does look like he's smiling - great photo. CC

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dragonmuse

5:34PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

An interesting subject and beautifully captured.

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1010

5:58PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

Awesome shot of this creature Danny!

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sharky_

6:04PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

Nice shot of this little big guy. Excellent. Aloha

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LudyMelltSekher

6:15PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Really Excellent Photography, Congratulations!!!!!! A million stars from me!!!**** (Thanks you very much for you comments) Have a wonderful day, Hug in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---

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alhak

6:30PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

wonderful shot..he's cute! do you travel alot to get these great shots you show us?

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tizjezzme

6:40PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

What an awesome creature! Great shot ... :)

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kenmo

7:02PM | Sun, 08 July 2007

Incredible shot...

vlaaitje

1:33AM | Mon, 09 July 2007

SUCH A BEAUTY.....his tooth are superB so no need to visit a dentist..you can also see some bite marks on his back...

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tallpindo

5:28AM | Mon, 09 July 2007

A fierce fellow when threatened. I'd love to hear the bellow that goes with this. Is his nickname "river pony?"

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RodolfoCiminelli

6:36AM | Mon, 09 July 2007

Wonderful photo, have impressive textures and detail......!!!!

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Littlejock

6:57AM | Mon, 09 July 2007

Wonderful capture Danny. Gret details and colours. I know is some hippo at the zoo but always is under water and no change to make pics of him... Hugs and thank you so much for your help.

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spm91g

9:49AM | Mon, 09 July 2007

WOW Way too cool!! This is an excellent capture!!

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kansas

1:29PM | Mon, 09 July 2007

Thanks for sharing this shot.

MedTran39

3:40PM | Mon, 09 July 2007

Super shot!

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lizzibell

8:20PM | Mon, 09 July 2007

Great shot...

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erlandpil

9:22AM | Tue, 10 July 2007

Great shot erland

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Richardphotos

8:05PM | Wed, 11 July 2007

I love seeing these animals even if only in a zoo. excellent capture

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RobyHermida

8:56PM | Thu, 12 July 2007

It's beautiful ;O) ;O) ;O) ;O) :O) Excellent work my friend...

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Janiss

3:53PM | Mon, 16 July 2007

Fantastic shot Dany!

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Photograph Details
F Numberf/8.0
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D
Shutter Speed1/500
ISO Speed400
Focal Length400

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