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Definition of pygmy hippopotamus

pygmy hippopotamus

Plural:pygmy hippopotamuses
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1

A small, reclusive, and largely nocturnal species of hippopotamus native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, notably smaller and less aquatic than the common hippopotamus.

Example

"The zoo announced the birth of a rare pygmy hippopotamus, an endangered species native to the dense forests of Liberia."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pygmy hippopotamus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pygmy%20hippopotamus
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