Hippopotamidae
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Boisserie, J. R. and T. D. White. 2004. A new species of Pliocene Hippopotamidae from the Middle Awash, Ethiopia. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 24(2): 464-473.
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Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Hexaprotodon liberiensis |
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| Location | Mk Kenya Safari Club, Kenya |
| Comments | This captive originated in West Africa. |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | David Bygott |
| Behavior | Displaying tusks |
| Sex | Male |
| Life Cycle Stage | Adult |
| Body Part | Head |
| View | Fronto-lateral |
| Copyright |
© 2005
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| Scientific Name | Hippopotamus amphibius |
|---|---|
| Location | Okavango Delta of Botswana |
| Comments | hippo adult and 3-4-month-old juvenile on bank |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Copyright |
© 1993 Greg and Marybeth Dimijian
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