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Do pygmy hippos bathe in salt water or fresh water?
Hippos bathe in freshwater.
What hippo like mammal swims in salt water but needs fresh water to drink lives in Florida?
The Manatee!
What are people doing to save the pygmy hippo from endangerment?
People are trying to find the pygmy hippos a suitable habitat. But, war in the area is preventing people from finding a suitable habitat for pygmy hippos. Most pygmy hippos live in zoos. In zoos the pygmy hippos are safe from hunters and natural predators. Pygmy hippos have plenty of food and water in the zoos. The zoo keepers breed the pygmy hippos. Also, some people are keeping pygmy hippos as pets.
Is hippopotamus is a water animal?
It depends; there are two species of hippo, and one of them, the pygmy hippo, is indeed a jungle animal. The common hippo, though, is more of a savannah animal. Both species spend most of their time in the water though, so maybe you could call them river animals instead!
Why do most fishes prefer fresh water than salty water?
it denpents were the fish is from the ocean or fresh water lakes
Is the pygmy hippopotamus a herbivore?
The pygmy hippopotamus is a large mammal native to the forests and swamps of western Africa. The pygmy hippo is reclusive and nocturnal. It is one of only two extant species in the Hippopotamidae family, the other being its much larger cousin the common hippopotamus.Pygmy hippos share the same general form as a hippopotamus. They have a graviportal skeleton, with four short legs and four toes on each foot, supporting a portly frame. The pygmy hippo, however, is only half as tall as the hippopotamus and weighs less than 1/4 as much as its larger cousin. Their lifespan in captivity ranges from 30 to 55 years, though it is unlikely that they live this long in the wild.The pygmy hippopotamus is primarily terrestrial, but like its larger cousin, it is semi-aquatic and relies on proximity to water to keep its skin moisturized and its body temperature cool. The pygmy hippo is herbivorous, feeding on whatever ferns, broad-leaved plants, grasses and fruits it finds in the forests.However, what differentiates the behavior of the pygmy hippo from the common hippo is in much of its behavior. The pygmy hippopotamus is more similar to that of a tapir. While the common hippopotamus is gregarious, pygmy hippos live either alone or in small groups, typically a mated pair or a mother and calf. Pygmy hippos tend to ignore each other rather than fight when they meet.
Can your mosquito eating fish live in fresh water?
No they prefer stale water.
Do humpback whales live in salt water or fresh water?
Generally in fresh water. The island Orango, Bijagós Islands, located 60 kilometers (38 miles) off the coast of mainland Guinea-Bissau, has a sizable colony of saltwater hippopotamuses.
Why do reefs prefer salt water to fresh water?
It's because reefs are built by salt water animals.
How come mangroves aren't usually in fresh water?
Mongroves aren't usually in fresh water as they are adapted to live in brackish water. They prefer a more saline environment which helps them to grow more easily.
Where is a hippo found?
Water
Is a Hippo nocturnal?
When darkness falls, the hippo goes out of water and walks on the prairie in search for food. It only eats herbs, but in large quantities, because it's an herbivorous animal. There are two species in the hippopotamus family, the great common hippopotamus and the Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis). This last one is a nocturnal animal.
