41. "Caring Hands In Zimbabwe's Wilderness" He could only make suggestions because nobody had fed hippos in the wild before.Then a local sugar company produced a survival ration as their contribution http://www.garethpatterson.com/Hippo/hands.htm

[Home] [About the Trust] [About the Founder] [Articles] ... [Resources] Odile at Nine Months Old on the Left of Her Mother Abe Caring Hand In Zimbabwe's Wilderness Ron Crittall meets a woman to whom hippos, threatened and abandoned during the drought of 1991/92 owe their lives. It was dusk, Karen Paolillo sat on the banks of the now flowing Turgwe River, in south-east Zimbabwe, talking to the pod of hippos grouped attentively in the water below. "Here my guys. Bobby,come on, my boy. Come on, Bob. You see how calm they are? There's no fear there - that's fabulous - you would never have got that a year ago." The previous day we had an indication of how special these hippos are, when they clambered out of the water on to an island in our presence. Hippos may be large but they are timid when in the presence of humans. Their standard reaction is to get in not out of their patch of water, and submerge. But these hippos owe their lives to Karen. They have learned to trust each other during the last three years since the drought which hit Zimbabwe in the 1991/92. The south-east of the country was almost a desert - there was no water or grass, and wildlife and stock were dying everywhere. There were efforts to rescue cattle, elephants, rhino and other game but not the hippo.

42. About The Trust hippos at the Turgwe Reserve Care for the wild stepped in again in 1997 tohelp the hippos, supplying a grant to buy a borehole pump. http://www.garethpatterson.com/Hippo/hippo1.htm

[Home] [About the Trust] [About the Founder] [Articles] ... [Resources] Hippos at the Turgwe Reserve The Turgwe Hippo Trust Once I saved their lives in 1992, these hippos became hugely important to me. Not just because of my own commitment but also because I felt responsible to the many complete strangers who had helped me with sponsoring their food. Since December 1992, I have conducted a daily behavioral study of these Turgwe hippos, which has led to the creation of the Turgwe Hippo Trust in October 1994. The Trustees and myself wish to continue to assure a future for these hippos, and at a later stage look at helping hippos throughout Africa. Initially, we have worked on projects for these Turgwe hippos in case of future reoccurrence of the worst-case scenario: another severe drought. We have built another "emergency pan," some three times larger that the one built in 1992. Thanks to the fantastic donation from Drillwell, a Bulawayo drilling company, we had two boreholes drilled and cased by them for free. Then again, with the help from a young British girl, Anita Bulusu, we managed to buy sixty percent of the necessary piping; with a further donation, the remaining forty percent of piping was laid and now one borehole is connected to both pans. Care for the Wild stepped in again in 1997 to help the hippos, supplying a grant to buy a borehole pump.

43. The IUCN Hippo Specialty Group Conservation Genetics Program Genetic markers will be assessed from hippos in the wild to identify groups ofhippos experiencing increased levels of heterozygosity and/or genetic http://moray.ml.duke.edu/projects/hippos/ConservationGenetics.html

The IUCN Hippo Specialty Group Conservation Genetics Program In 2001, researchers will begin collecting DNA from hippos around Tanzania. The information gained from this program will serve to examine the inter-relatedness of hippos within and between wild populations. This knowledge will provide much-needed insights into several areas critical to proper management of hippos and their long-term conservation. Program Title: "Hippo critical issues: Using conservation genetics to promote hippo conservation in Africa." Abstract: During the course of this program, DNA will be collected from from hippos in the wild as well as in zoos for the purposes of performing conservation activities and genetic research. Genetic markers will be assessed from hippos in the wild to identify groups of hippos experiencing increased levels of heterozygosity and/or genetic isolation. This information will provide researchers and wildlife managers with information on the groups of hippos that are most at risk. Future applications of this data will include identifying the existence of regional subspecies, and the genetic health of the small remaining population of pygmy hippos. The initial phases of this program are anticipated to last at least 3 years. Goals and Objectives: This is a long-term project, anticipated to continue for 4 years. The goal of the project is to use conservation genetics technology to inform and educate the conservation community on the status of both hippo species and to determine potential management actions that would foster species survival.

44. Hippo Conservation Is Critical To The Overall Health Of African These ecosystems have evolved for millions of years with hippos living in them . hippos and no more than 20003000 pygmy hippos remain in the wild. http://moray.ml.duke.edu/projects/hippos/ConservationFrame.html

Hippo Conservation is critical to the overall health of African wetlands. These ecosystems have evolved for millions of years with hippos living in them. Hippos often live in groups of tens to hundreds. The removal of this multi-ton species from a habitat would obviously have dramatic, though unpredictable, consequences. The last formal estimate of common and pygmy hippo populations was conducted by the IUCN Hippo SubGroup in 2004. This estimate suggested between 125,000 and 148,000 common hippos and no more than 2,000-3,000 pygmy hippos remain in the wild. To learn more, visit the Hippo SubGroup's country-by-country assessments of hippo conservation status and protection efforts While efforts to relist common and pygmy hippos based on the 2004 estimates are underway, formal conservation status are still based on results from 1994. The hippo-related portions of the 1993 IUCN Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan : Pigs, Peccaries, and Hippos Edited by William L.R. Oliver is currently available for download in .PDF format. Current Status The last formal assesment of the populations of common hippos ( Hippopotamus amphibius ) and pygmy hippos ( Hexaprotodon liberiensis ) by the Hippo SubGroup occurred 1994. This assessment remains the source of their current conservation status. The results of the assessment are published in the

45. Hippopotamus Today an estimated 150000 wild hippos live in subSaharan Africa. People believedfor a long time that hippo s pink sweat was blood. http://www.pbs.org/kratts/world/africa/hippo/hippo2.html

Only a hundred years ago, Hippos existed in great numbers, covering a huge range. There were Hippos all along the Nile! Today an estimated 150,000 wild hippos live in sub-Saharan Africa. People believed for a long time that hippo's pink sweat was blood. This substance not only cools a hot hippo down, but may also fight skin infections and disease. Hippos are very territorial, and will fight other creatures and each other to hold their ground. Hippos may look half-asleep in the water, but don't get too close! Hippos like their space, and are powerful, quick fighters in the water. Hippos spend two-thirds of the day in the water before going off to find grass. While grazing, Hippos stick to themselves, but usually return to the same pool before sunrise. If there's no grass near the water, the Hippos will travel several miles each night to food. Africa Antarctica Australia Eurasia ... South America

46. TeacherSource . TV For Teachers . Individual Porgram Listing | PBS This definitive look at hippos in the wild covers a year in the life of theLuangwa River in Zambia, seen through the eyes of a hippo family. http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/planning/schedulex/description.shtm?nola_root=N

47. Hippopotamus | Animal Facts | Chaffee Zoological Gardens Of Fresno BEHAVIOR hippos are gregarious and gather in herds with an average Young hipposare susceptible to predation by lions, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs. http://www.chaffeezoo.org/animals/hippo.html

Hippopotamus Close Window CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Artiodactyla FAMILY: Hippopotomidae Hippopotamus amphibius CLASSIFICATION: Family consists of 2 genera with one species in each. The other genus, Choeropsis liberiensis , is the pygmy hippo. RANGE: Historical: Widely distributed over large parts of Africa and Palestine. Current: National parks of western Uganda and the eastern Congo. Around rivers and lakes, preferably near grasses. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Length: 10.8 to 11.3 ft. Height: 4.6 ft. Weight: Male - 3,500 to over 7,000 lbs.; Female - over 3,000 lbs. Coloration: Upper part of body is gray-brown to blue-black; lower part is pinkish; albinos are bright pink. DIET: Zoo: Cubed hay, horse pellets, steer food supplement Wild: Mainly grasses and reeds; also eat aquatic plants and other vegetation; nocturnal feeders. BEHAVIOR: Hippos are gregarious and gather in herds with an average group size of 10-15 animals. Some males are solitary and territorial. Excrement is used for territorial marking, and flung with the tail. Other males maintain territories containing nursery groups of females and young. At mating time, bulls engage in fights which can be fatal. The primary weapons are the huge lower canine teeth.

48. Zoobooks - The Encyclopedia Of Animals Gorillas, Whales. hippos, wild Dogs. Hummingbirds, wild Horses. Insects, Wolves.Insects 2, Zebras. Other Zoobook Products. •, Zoobooks Soft Cover Editions http://www.zoobooks.com/teachers/zoobooksIndex/

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49. Edinburgh Zoo hippos in the wild There are two species of hippo – the common hippo and thepygmy hippo. Both are found only in Africa. Having four toes on each foot, http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/SnippetAccess.aspx?id=211&pid=79&pageIndex=1

50. :: Discovery Channel CA:: And,know predator underestimates a wild boar. Remember that both pigs andhippos are in the same order Artyodactyla, and whales (both toothed and http://community.discoverychannel.ca/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/34910522/m/93110414/

window.name="parentwindow"; Discovery Channel Forums Big Bad Beasts The Predator Pit hippos are essential members of the hog /wild boar family,or at least closely relate Go New Find Notify Tools Reply Admin New PM! My Space Member Directory Forums Profile ... Photo Album Keyword Search Search current forum only Advanced Search New Since your Last Visit Today's Active Topics in this Category Add to My Favorites ... Login/Join Welcome, Logout Scott(Wolverine) Elder Posted document.write(''+ myTimeZone('Wed, 22 Jun 2005 04:30:24 GMT-0700', '22 June 2005 07:30 AM')+''); 22 June 2005 07:30 AM we all know how powerfull and respected the large 200-400 pound hog/boar is. -hell,lions,tigers,leopards,and even humans are killed by them. -Although,these mentioned predators(lions,tigers,leopards) are usually the winners. -And,know predator underestimates a wild boar. -SO,IF A HIPPO IS essentially a pig/boar,then imagine a wild boar that weights up to 8000 pounds. -I am just trying to put things in perspective. "Lets.... GET IT ON " quote from big John Mcarthy(ultimate fighting- championship) Posts: "From the inside of the octagon" 14 April 2005 Scott(Wolverine) Elder Posted document.write(''+ myTimeZone('Wed, 22 Jun 2005 05:15:40 GMT-0700', '22 June 2005 08:15 AM')+'');

51. Wild & Free: Exploring The Great Game Reserves Of Africa wild Free Exploring The Great Game Reserves of Africa Elephants, giraffe,hippos, and buffalos roam freely in Zambezi s National Park, http://www.finetuning.com/articles/p0-1795-wild-and-free-exploring-the-great-gam

FineTuning.com Independent Articles and Advice Login Register Finance Life ... Write For Us Additional Resouces Free Auto Insurance Quote Video Conferencing Free Free Insurance Quote Free Debt Consolidation ... PRINT FULL TEXT PAGES: by Diana Bocco July 27, 2005 Explore Africa's game reserves on the ultimate adventure trip Open grassland, endless savannahs, waterfalls, and volcanic mountains… Africa remains a natural mystery that never ceases to amaze. The world's most spectacular animals live here, roaming free, unaware of the growing civilization around them. There are hundreds of natural preserves in Africa, home to over a thousand species no found anywhere else in the planet. Ecotourism has opened a door to revenues that help sustain the land without damaging the delicate equilibrium of the parks. The Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenya Africa's best known reserve sits on 1,500km2 of the Great Rift Valley. The land belongs to the Masai people, who have been living here for centuries and have learned to coexist with the local wildlife. Made famous by the film Out of Africa , Masai Mara is a favorite among tourists and researchers alike, undoubtly because of the wide variety and abundance of animals in the area. Zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, lions, and hippos thrive here. So do the Nile crocodiles, the largest species in the world. Over 50 birds of prey inhabit the reserve. In July, a massive wildebeest migration crosses the Mara River before settling into the Masai Mara for the season. The sight is awe-inspiring.

52. San Francisco Zoo | Animals | Nile Hippopotamus Status In The wild hippos are hunted extensively for their highly prized flesh,their abundance of fat, the superior quality of their tusk ivory, http://www.sfzoo.org/cgi-bin/animals.py?ID=64

53. VirtualTourist.com - Stickynickyuk S Dunstable Travelogue - %cb Whipsnade had sucessfully bred pygmy hippos, which have then gone on to join other Whipsnade wild Animal Park, like London Zoo, is run by the Zoological http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/4b4d2/

54. 'Hippos' Description (from the In the wild series, Set 2 of 2). Find out more about hippos how theyeat, grow, rest, hunt, and raise their young. Discover the threats they http://www.raintreelibrary.com/products/title.asp?id=0739866354

55. Safari Narration monkeys, leopards, wild pigs, spitting cobras, pythons, elephants, hippos,wild pigs, etc. etc., but said we d all be okay as each group would have an http://www.scott.melendez.com/Uganda/TripText.htm

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56. MSN Encarta - Search View - Hippopotamus hippos live relatively long lives. In the wild, river hippos live about 40 years,but in captivity Only a few thousand pygmy hippos remain in the wild. http://encarta.msn.com/text_761563889__1/Hippopotamus.html

Search View Hippopotamus Article View To find a specific word, name, or topic in this article, select the option in your Web browser for finding within the page. In Internet Explorer, this option is under the Edit menu. The search seeks the exact word or phrase that you type, so if you don’t find your choice, try searching for a key word in your topic or recheck the spelling of a word or name. Hippopotamus I. Introduction Hippopotamus , African mammal that lives partly in water and partly on land. There are two species of hippopotamuses. The smaller species, called the pygmy hippo, stands barely waist-high to an adult human. Its bigger relative—known as the river or common hippopotamus or, simply, hippopotamus—is one of the world's largest and heaviest land animals, weighing up to about 4,000 kg (about 8,800 lb). Although strictly a plant eater, the hippopotamus has massive jaws with formidable tusks. The animal has an unpredictable temperament and is capable of biting through small boats and slicing crocodiles in two. The word hippopotamus comes from two Greek words that mean “river horse.” While hippos do live in rivers, they differ from horses in being

57. MSN Encarta - Hippopotamus Only a few thousand pygmy hippos remain in the wild. One subspecies, which livedin the delta of the Niger River, has already become extinct. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761563889_2/Hippopotamus.html

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Sign In Web Search: Encarta Subscriber Sign In Help Home ... Upgrade your Encarta Experience Search Encarta Upgrade your Encarta Experience Spend less time searching and more time learning. Learn more Tasks Find in this article Print Preview Related Items Artiodactyls, scientific order that includes hippos ivory from hippo tusks more... Further Reading Editors' picks for Hippopotamus Search for books and more related to Hippopotamus Encarta Search Search Encarta about Hippopotamus Editors' Picks Great books about your topic, Hippopotamus ... Click here Advertisement document.write(' Page 2 of 2 Hippopotamus Encyclopedia Article Multimedia 5 items Article Outline Introduction Range and Habitat Physical Description Behavior ... Scientific Classification V Reproduction Print Preview of Section The breeding habits of river hippos have been studied extensively, but relatively little is known about reproduction in the reclusive pygmy hippo. Experts know that pygmy hippos become sexually mature at about five years old, but river hippos take seven years for males to mature and nine years for females. Females often start to breed as soon as they reach maturity, but males typically wait a decade or more while they spar with other males and establish territories of their own. Both species mate in the water, with the female often disappearing beneath the surface under her partner’s weight. After a gestation period of between 185 and 240 days, the female hippo gives birth to a single calf or, much more rarely, to twins. Pygmy hippos often give birth on land, but river hippos frequently have their calves in shallow water. A river hippo calf, weighing up to 55 kg (120 lb) at birth, can swim before it can walk, and it drinks its mother’s milk underwater, surfacing every few seconds to breathe. It starts to feed on grass at about four weeks old and is fully weaned in about eight months.

58. Journeys - Ecotours And Travel - Tanzania Wild Wonders For Families rhinos, zebras, hyenas, hippos, baboons and more. On our Tanzania wild Wonders,you can visit the Serengeti during the wildebeest migration and explore http://www.journeys-intl.com/destinations/africa/tanzania/245/

@import "/common/journeys.css"; Africa Algeria Botswana Cameroon ... Tanzania Wild Wonders for Families Kids love the Giraffe Center. [More Photos] Tanzania Wild Wonders for Families Join a true big game safari and see it all - lions, rhinos, zebras, hyenas, hippos, baboons and more. On our Tanzania Wild Wonders, you can visit the Serengeti during the wildebeest migration and explore Ngorongoro Crater. On Zanzibar, "The Spice Island," discover a very different world from the mainland-beaches ideal for snorkeling, rich Muslim culture, outlying islands and inner natural forests. Your guide's ability to spot animals in the trees and high grass will astound you! In addition to seeing great numbers of animals, you will spend time in a tribal village with local families. Stay in attractive lodges, and camp in comfortable, semi-permanent camps. Trip Itinerary ANTICIPATED ITINERARY, ACTUAL ROUTE MAY VARY USA/Arusha Arrive in Arusha late in the evening of Day 2. You will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Day 3 Arusha/Tarangire Arusha is surrounded by lush green countryside, and is located at the base of Mt. Meru (15,000') The local Wa-arusha and Wameru grow coffee, wheat, and maize. Board a safari vehicle to Tarangire National Park. Here you may see wildebeest, giraffes, baboons, hippos, and elephants. Game drive through park en route to camp. Tarangire is different from other parks in northern Tanzania and it attracts many animals during the dry season. The Baobab trees give it a unique character. Overnight at a luxury tented lodge. (B,L,D)

59. S A F A R I P A R K . C O . U K giraffes, bears, hippos, przewalski s wild horse, crocodiles, flamingos, buffalo, Other attractions include the Run wild play area, farm, lake café, http://www.safaripark.co.uk/parksinfo/parksinfo.asp?id=28

60. Deb Aronson: Featured Stories “We don’t know much about pygmy hippos in the wild; they are quite solitary,”says Thompson. “They spend the day in rivers and feed at night. http://nasw.org/users/debaronson/features09.html

Like Magic: 1997 Beckman Institute Fellow Brendan Frey David Becker, Little in Life More Valuable Than Friendship Mark Smith: Providing the tools for Success 'Against All Odds': 'FBIs' Succeeded Despite Racism On Campus ... A World In Motion: Stephen Legomsky Focus on Conservation This article appeared in the spring 2003 issue of the Lincoln Park Zoo members magazine From elephants to spiders, many of the animals chosen for the Regenstein African Journey exhibits are threatened or endangered. In fact, each endangered animal housed in Regenstein African Journey has a connection to African conservation initiatives supported by Lincoln Park Zoo: this connection is the central message of each exhibit in the building. The zoo aims to educate visitors about both the animalsÕ plights and the complexities involved in conserving the animals and their habitats. In addition, by selecting a range of species Ñ from rhinos and giraffes to orb-weaving spiders and Madagascar giant hissing cockroaches Ñ the zoo seeks to emphasize that both conservation and biodiversity go far beyond the large mammals that often dominate zoos. As a result, the core species chosen for the building include the endangered wild dog, cichlids, black rhino, and pygmy hippo. Although the conservation fund grants are not large, a little bit of money, given at the right time, goes a long way. Small grants to researchers and conservation biologists early in their careers enable them to improve their studies and helps them in their efforts to become conservation leaders.

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