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Pygmy Hippopotamus

About Pygmy Hippopotamus
This animal lives in Africa''s tropical forests. They feed on leaves and fallen fruit. Pigmy hippopotamus'' run into water to escape danger, but otherwise spend their lives on the land.

What is this animal's name?	Pygmy Hippopotamus
What class is this animal assigned to?	Mammalia
What does this animal eat?	Vegitation
Where did this animal live?	Africa