Hippos are world’s most endangered animals. Illegal and unregulated trophy hunting for hippo skin, meat and especially ivory-bearing teeth is emerging as main factor for hippos the ancient species to the brink of extinction, if this is not controlled urgently. Hippos need our help. Hippo placing has intensified within some of Uganda’s national parks, As bans on elephant ivory are being tightened poachers are killing hippos for their teeth. The world’s biggest population of hippies has crashed by 95 per cent. Hippos which can grow to almost two tons, are found in the lakes and rivers of 38 African countries.