Lemerle's Dwarf Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus lemerlei) — Extinct Mammalia

Lemerle's Dwarf Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus lemerlei

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Hippopotamidae

About

Lemerle's dwarf hippopotamus is an extinct species of Malagasy hippopotamus.

Fun Fact

Malagasy hippopotamuses were first discovered in the mid-19th century by Alfred Grandidier, who unearthed nearly 50 individual hippos from a dried-up swamp at Ambolisaka near Lake Ihotry, a few miles from the Mozambique Channel.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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