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Faculty of Biological Sciences @bioscienceleeds.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

PhD researcher @helacy.bsky.social has developed a database of African hippo populations which has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive 🦛 biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

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Hannah Lacy @helacy.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Happy World Hippo Day! 🦛 Despite their ecological importance, common hippos remain understudied, making effective conservation a challenge. Learn how we’re working to change that: theconversation.com/hippos-have-... #WorldHippoDay

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Hippos have been neglected by scientists – that’s why we’re building Africa’s first hippo database

Hippos are hard to study and dangerous to encounter.

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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Supported by our Global Impact Acceleration Award, researchers in the School of Biology are building Africa's first hippo database to address the lack of research on these incredible animals. Learn more about this vital conservation effort! theconversation.com/hippos-have-...

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Hippos have been neglected by scientists – that’s why we’re building Africa’s first hippo database

Hippos are hard to study and dangerous to encounter.

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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Hippos, one of Africa’s most iconic species, are classified as vulnerable due to significant threats. Despite their importance in the ecosystems, they are often overlooked in research. A new study led by the School of Biology highlights data gaps and calls for immediate conservation efforts 🦛

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University of Leeds Press Office @unileedsnews.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Why do we know so little about where hippos live and thrive? Researcher Hannah Lacy has examined 100s of records to create Africa's first hippo database - but we need more info to protect these iconic creatures 🦛 theconversation.com/hippos-have-... @uk.theconversation.com

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Hippos have been neglected by scientists – that’s why we’re building Africa’s first hippo database

Hippos are hard to study and dangerous to encounter.

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Go Wild With Annette @annettejb-news.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Hippos have been labelled "neglected megafauna," due to a lack of scientific attention and limited research into their lives and habitats. 1planet.substack.com/p/large-dang...

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