Pygmy hippos are legally protected in all four West African countries in their range, although the level of enforcement varies. "Ivory Coast is probably the most well equipped for that," says Flacke.
A SUPERFAN of the pygmy hippo Moo Deng who became an internet sensation has traveled 3,000 miles and paid thousands to the animal. At just two months old, Moo Deng went viral online after her ...
The pygmy hippo celebrated turned three months ... old and whose name translates to 'there is always love' in West Africa – has since grown to a chunky 143.3 lbs.