African Elephant Vs. Pygmy Hippopotamus

African elephants and pygmy hippopotamuses are two fascinating animals that capture the attention and imagination of animal lovers worldwide.

Savannas, forests, and deserts across Africa

Rivers, streams, and swamps Can usually be found on the Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia

Largest land animal, gray skin, large ears, tusks, trunk

Smaller than the common hippopotamus, black or brown skin, webbed feet, pig-like face

Herbivorous. Can eat around 300 lbs of vegetation per day

Herbivorous. Can eat similarly, around 300 lbs of vegetation daily

Live in herds of up to 100 individuals, and communicate through vocalizations, body language, and infrasonic sounds.

Solitary animals, that tend to live in small groups

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.

Talk to each other with vocalizations, scent marking, and body language

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