African Elephant Vs. Pygmy Hippopotamus
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African elephants and pygmy hippopotamuses are two fascinating animals that capture the attention and imagination of animal lovers worldwide.
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Savannas, forests, and deserts across Africa
Habitat
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Rivers, streams, and swamps
Can usually be found on the Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia
Habitat
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Largest land animal, gray skin, large ears, tusks, trunk
Physical
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Smaller than the common hippopotamus, black or brown skin, webbed feet, pig-like face
Physical
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Herbivorous. Can eat around 300 lbs of vegetation per day
Diet
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Herbivorous. Can eat similarly, around 300 lbs of vegetation daily
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Live in herds of up to 100 individuals, and communicate through vocalizations, body language, and infrasonic sounds.
Social Behavior
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Solitary animals, that t
end to live in small groups
Social Behavior
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African elephants have elaborate courtship rituals. The male elephant performs a series of behaviors to attract a female. Once a pair has formed, they will mate frequently, often in secret locations away from the rest of the herd.
Mating
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Talk to each other with vocalizations, scent marking, and body language
Communication
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