Pygmy Hippo (young Zoologist)
A First Field Guide to Moo Deng and Friends
Neon Squid · Print & ebook · April 29, 2025
An illustrated first field guide to the adorable pygmy hippo from expert Dr.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore pygmy hippo biology, unusual habits, close relatives, habitat threats, and ways to help.
- Themes
- Pygmy hippo biology, Wildlife conservation, Animal ecology
- Genres
- Hippos & Rhinos, Animals & Zoology, Protecting the Planet
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An illustrated first field guide to the adorable pygmy hippo from expert Dr. Fiona Sach, featuring illustrations by Lisa Maria. You've probably heard of Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo in Thailand who went viral on social media for her sassy antics, but there’s so much more to learn about these elusive creatures.
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Discover why the pygmy hippo’s skin is always shiny, the surprising aquatic mammals that they’re closely related to, and how their unusual toilet habits help support the ecosystem. You’ll also discover the threats they face in their natural habitat and how you can help. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, it’s a must for all pygmy hippo fans! Pygmy Hippo (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of collectable animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.
Pygmy Hippo Facts
Explore pygmy hippo biology, unusual habits, close relatives, habitat threats, and ways to help.
Come here for
- Why pygmy hippo skin stays shiny
- The surprising mammals closely related to pygmy hippos
Expect
- Unusual toilet habits and their role in the ecosystem
- Threats in their natural habitat, plus ways to help
Where it sits
| Hippos & Rhinos | 97% |
|---|---|
| Protecting the Planet | 40% |
| Animals & Zoology | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Mammals
- Zoos
- Hippos & Rhinos
- Authors
- Dr. Fiona Sach
- Publisher
- Neon Squid
- Published
- April 29, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Pygmy hippo biology · Wildlife conservation · Animal ecology
- Reading lane
- Mammals