* Pigs, Peccaries and Hippos. Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan. 1993. Edited by William L.R. Oliver.

Map of 2003 distribution of pygmy hippos
Putative hippo populations are shown in pink and are based on existing forest habitat**

** Map produced by P. Robinson

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For more information on pygmy hippos, read: River Horses and Water Cows - Dr. Phillip T. Robinson's insightful look into everything you ever wanted to know about pygmy hippos