Current Research
IUCN
The World Conservation
The World Conservation
In comparison to elephants, rhinos, and dolphins, hippos have been the subject of very little research. However, there are several important programs now underway. Check the links below to find out more about the activities of the IUCN Hippo Specialty Group and others taking part in preserving common and pygmy hippos.
IUCN
Hippo Specialist SubGroup Research Activities
Hippo
critical issues: Using conservation genetics to promote hippo
conservation in Africa.
Other
Important Hippo Research Programs
Bui National Park
survey in Ghana
Conservation
of the pygmy hippopotamus in Cestos-Senkwehn Rivershed Forests of
southeastern Liberia
Common
hippos, keystone species in, Okavango Delta, Botswana