Fossilised tooth of Hippopotamus antiquus, which roamed across Europe in warm periods during the Ice Age. This specimen is believed to be one million years old. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

She said: "A hippo opens his mouth when afraid, to say look at my big mouth and teeth, or in play to play pushing games with other hippos, [they] also yawn like we do. To show anger if threatened ...

Deepening restrictions on ivory trafficking have led to an increase of the trade in hippopotamus teeth, wildlife campaigners are warning, with potentially serious effects for a species already ...

This is an image of hippo teeth products for sale in an ivory shop in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

But last year wildlife campaigners also warned that the ban on elephant ivory trafficking had led to an increase in trade of hippo teeth. In 2020 hippo teeth were among the mammal body parts most ...

A federal court approved an agreement today that requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine by July 27, 2028, ...