Pygmy Hippo (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to Moo Deng and Friends
By (Author) Fiona Sach
Illustrated by Lisa Maria
By (author) Neon Squid
Priddy Books
Priddy Books
26th August 2025
10th July 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals
Hardback
32
Width 193mm, Height 226mm, Spine 10mm
280g
You might not be able to get enough of Moo Deng and her sassy antics, but there's so much more to learn about these elusive creatures. Discover why the pygmy hippo's skin is always shiny, the surprising aquatic mammals that they're closely related to, and why their unusual toilet habits help support the ecosystem. You'll also discover the threats they face in their natural habitat and how you can help. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, it's a must for all pygmy hippo fans!
Dr Fiona Sach is a zoo conservation impact manager at London Zoo. In 2020 she was awarded a PhD in Zoology/ Animal Biology by the University of Nottingham.