Hippo Specialist Group

The IUCN SSC Hippo Specialist Group promotes scientifically-based action for the conservation of common and pygmy hippos.

Workshop 2025

Workshop for Developing an Action Plan for Conservation of Common Hippopotamus in 13 West African Countries

The workshop to develop an Action Plan for the conservation of the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in West Africa was held from 10 to 12 March, 2025 in Abidjan, Riviera 2, Résidence M’Maya, Côte d'Ivoire. This workshop, organized by the Centre Suisse de Recherche Scientifique in Côte d'Ivoire, in cooperation with the Hippopotamus Specialist Group (HSG) of the Species Survival…

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