Group: Hippos face extinction in Congo

GLAND, Switzerland (AP) -- Only 887 hippos are left in Congo, once home to the world's largest population of the water-loving mammal, and face extinction in the African country, an international environmental group warned Monday. Hippos are being killed by government soldiers, local militia and poachers, the World Wildlife Fund said. The meat is sold as food while teeth end up as part of the illegal ivory trade.

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