As I wrote at the time in a story for i Love Dogs (that happened to be briefly featured in the âPit Bulls and Paroleesâ episode, âNew Orleans, Here We Comeâ), Kern County officials denied a request by Tia Torres, owner of the rescue and rehabilitation facility, to move VRC from Agua Dulce to Tehachapi, Calif.
Two hippo species are found in Africa. The large hippo, found in East Africa, occurs south of the Sahara. The other, much smaller (440 to 605 pounds) species of hippo is the pygmy hippopotamus. Limited to very restricted ranges in West Africa, it is a shy, solitary forest dweller and is now rare.
Pygmy Hippopotamus Natural Habitat. Pygmy hippos tend to live in swamps, damp forests and areas close to creeks. They are common along rivers that goes through woodlands and often set up residence in burrows by the water. They are very often in the water as their skin dries very easily and quickly. Pygmy hippos usually live in areas of very ample vegetation.