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**Pygmy Hippopotamus - Choeropsis/Hexaprotodon liberiensis
Short: A smaller, solitary hippo of West African forests and swamps; hunting and swamp drainage have drastically reduced its numbers.
Facts:
Status: Endangered.
Range: Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire (remnant pockets).
Habitat: Swamp, riverine forest, wetlands.
Diet: Browser leaves, aquatic plants.
Lifespan: ~30-40 yrs (captivity).
Reproduction: Single calves; long parental care.
Role: Wetland ecosystem engineer, helps shape riverine vegetation.
Threats: Habitat loss, hunting, human disturbance.