#pygmyhippo

[twincrystalsz]

surprised

[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 #AnimalFacts #animals #hippo #PygmyHippo #dyk #nature #hippopotamus https://www.instagram.com/p/Cebc-wLr5CK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theworldismyoysterandiamthepearl]

“Pygmy Hippo Mom Mabel is VERY protective of her baby Akobi, and I can’t say that I blame her. I’ve heard more than one Zoo guest mentioning that they would like to take the little guy home with them because he is so adorable!”

quote and pic from https://www.instagram.com/zoogirlsd/

[wildwhimsywoolies]

I just realized I haven’t done a group shot in a while. I spent a lot of time on these guys so I made sure to take one this time. Which one is your favourite?🐫🦛🐬🦏🐢 🌱 Thank you so much to everyone who adopted something from my endangered species update and for supporting wildlife conservation and the @zsledgeofexistence programme! It really means a lot!💗 I’ll be spending the next little while on custom sloth orders. There are lots of fun ones! . . . . . #endangeredspecies #endangeredanimals #edgespecies #needlefelting #needlefelt #bactriancamel #camels #tapir #malayantapir #kakapo #kakaporecovery #pangolin #savethepangolin #sengi #elephantshrew #goldenrumpedsengi #pygmyhippo #sumatranrhino #maryriverturtle #slowloris #javanslowloris #baiji #yangtzeriverdolphin #dolphin🐬 #fiberartnow #fiberartistsofinstagram #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #animalartwork #wildwhimsywoolies https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvVTv9gfGB/?igshid=1dq8ohwiai1pr

[kateosaurus-rex]

One of the pygmy hippos in the Lied Rainforest enjoying the little waterfall in its part of the rainforest. #hippo #pygmyhippo #mammalsofafrica #rainforest #omahazoo

[theworldismyoysterandiamthepearl]

“Here are our favourite facts about pygmy hippos! 🦛 The skin of pygmy hippos looks greasy. This is because their skin has special glands that secrete a substance called ‘blood sweat’, which acts as an antibiotic and sun cream. 🦛 Pygmy hippos can close their ears and nostrils when they dive underwater. 🦛 Pygmy hippos don’t swim! They actually move along the bottom of the water in a slow-motion gallop. 🦛 Pygmy hippos mark the areas they travel along by spreading dung. They do this by rapidly wagging their tail while they poo!”

quote and pic from https://www.instagram.com/marwellzoo/

[theworldismyoysterandiamthepearl]

“The weather outside is doing the November for the moment and invites you to go swimming ... more ... How good that it is dry and warm in our animal houses 😊 Our koalas 🐨, dolphins 🐬, monkeys 🐒 and many more animals can be watch dry feet. Are you drawn to our bathing pygmy hippos - or are you looking for the tropical temperatures in the Rio Negro? 🐟🌴”

quote and pic from https://www.instagram.com/zooduisburg/   

[wildwhimsywoolies]

Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay, a day to spread awareness about the importance of protecting endangered species and biodiversity on earth, and to also think about the every day actions we can take to help. A recent report by the United Nations warned that as many as 1 million species are at risk of extinction if we don’t take action to save them now. Every little action we can take can make a difference collectively, so don’t give up hope. 🌱 Some simple actions you can take are: - Conserving water and reducing energy consumption - Reducing, reusing and recycling - Avoid buying single-use plastics - Planting native plants - Donating to organizations that help protect endangered species - Letting your government representatives know you value protecting endangered species and their habitats 🌱 Also, just a reminder that these guys and more will be in my endangered species update this Sunday, May 19 @ 7pm EST. A portion from the sale will be donated to @zsledgeofexistence. . . . . . #endangeredspecies #sundapangolin #pangolin #pygmyhippo #pygmyhippopotamus #sumatranrhino #hippos #rhinos #kākāpō #kakapo #stopextinction #fiberart #needlefelting #textileartwork #feltedart #arttoys #collectibletoys #ooakartdoll #animalfigures #softsculpture #edgespecies #biodiversity #wildlifeconservation #naturalhistoryart #sciart #wildlifeart #abmcrafty #waketomake #wildwhimsywoolies https://www.instagram.com/p/BxksDoVAi-5/?igshid=7b3dtostqaha