Animals

Two modern living species can be distinguished within the Hippopotamidae family - Choeropsis liberiensis, called pygmy hippopotamus, native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, and Hippopotamus amphibius, also called common hippopotamus, native to sub-Saharan Africa.

It measures up to 160 centimeters and weighs up to 70 kg.

They are endemic to Mexico’s Gulf of California.

Females can claim a territory of 60 to 100 square kilometers, while males up to 20 square kilometers.

Despite their chemical warfare, cane toads have many predators.

It is native to the United States.

They are known for their characteristic shape of the head, protruding jaws and pink-colored body.

Unlike most geckos, they have eyelids, which allow them to blink and sleep with their eyes closed.

Despite the fact they are quite big, they pose no threat to humans.

Hedgehogs are omnivorous.