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BY Michael Eli Dokosi, 8:30am November 15, 2019,

From an elephant, hippos to banana leaves-drawn portrait; here are 4 curious African leaders’ gifts to Queen Elizabeth II

by Michael Eli Dokosi, 8:30am November 15, 2019,

Baby pygmy hippo — She keeps getting exotic animals. | Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images

Liberia

In 1961, the Queen accepted a pair of Liberian pygmy hippos from President Tubman of Liberia. They are mini versions of their larger relatives. These hippopotamus grow between 4.9 and 5.7 feet. Queen Elizabeth’s pair was sent to the ZSL London Zoo.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: November 15, 2019

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