Pygmy hippo
Hexaprotodon liberiensis
Edinburgh Zoo currently has two pygmy hippos, an adult male called Otto and an adult female called Gloria.
Population
Decreasing
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Forest
Fact file
Pygmy hippos can run up to 30mph!
The gestation period for these hippos is six months
These oily-skinned hippopotami live up to 40 years of age
They can eat up to 68kg of vegetation daily
Fully-grown pygmy hippos weigh between 160-270kg
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care Otto and Gloria are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
Find out more about RZSS conservation