Pygmy hippopotamus boar; unlike those of the common hippo, the pygmy hippo's teeth have no value. The effects of West Africa's civil strife on the pygmy hippopotamus are unknown, but unlikely to be positive. The pygmy hippopotamus can be killed by leopards, pythons and crocodiles. How often this occurs is unknown. "C. liberiensis" was identified as one of the top-10 "focal species" in 2007 by the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) project. Some populations inhabit protected areas, such as the Gola Forest Reserve in Sierra Leone. Basel Zoo in Switzerland holds the international studbook and coordinates the entire captive pygmy hippo
Northern pygmy salamander Northern pygmy salamander The northern pygmy salamander (or northern pigmy (sic), "Desmognathus organi") is a terrestrial species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae and genus "Desmognathus". Along with the southern pygmy ("D. wrighti") and the seepage salamander ("D. aeneus"), these are some of the smallest salamander species in North America and can be found in higher elevations in the southern Appalachians. "Desmognathus organi" can be identified by its small size, averaging only 40–60 mm total length, and its distinct herringbone pattern on the dorsal side and copper colored eyelids, which are traits only shared with "D. wrighti". Dorsal coloration can