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There are probably only 2 living species:

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

Pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis)

The Malagasy hippopotamus (3 separate names) is believed extinct, along with another half dozen prehistoric versions from various habitats.

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