She said: "A hippo opens his mouth when afraid, to say look at my big mouth and teeth, or in play to play pushing games with other hippos, [they] also yawn like we do. To show anger if threatened ...

Deepening restrictions on ivory trafficking have led to an increase of the trade in hippopotamus teeth, wildlife campaigners are warning, with potentially serious effects for a species already ...

World Hippo Day serves as a reminder of their importance in the ecosystem and the need for their protection. For centuries, ...

But beyond their sheer size and incredible speed, hippos also have sharp, 20-inch-long teeth. Their massive jaws can open up to 180 degrees, and they can bite down with a force three times greater ...

Wild hippos are declining in number and are considered vulnerable to international trade in hippo parts, including the sale of their teeth, skulls, ivory, skin and meat, wildlife conservation groups ...

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poaching and trade in hippo parts — teeth, skulls, ivory, skin and meat — the future of hippos is uncertain. The comprehensive analysis of trade included in today’s petition demonstrates that hippos ...

Hippos are threatened by habitat loss and degradation, drought, poaching and the international demand for hippo parts, including teeth, skulls, ivory, skin and meat. Adam Peyman, wildlife programs ...