- Hippopotamus - Wikipedia
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs ; pl : hippopotamuses), often shortened to hippo (pl : hippos), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile hippopotamus and river hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa
- Hippopotamus: Habitat, Behavior and Diet - ThoughtCo
With a broad mouth, a hairless body, and a set of semi-aquatic habits, the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) has always struck humans as vaguely comical creatures Found only in sub-Saharan Africa, a hippo in the wild can be almost as dangerous (and unpredictable) as a tiger or hyena
- Hippopotamus, facts and photos | National Geographic
Hippopotamuses are large, semiaquatic mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa Although their name comes from the Greek for “ river horse ”—because of the time they spend in the water—their closest
- Hippopotamus | National Geographic Kids
Hippopotamuses are large mammals found in sub-Saharan Africa Their name comes from the Greek word for “river horse” because they're often found in water, which helps them stay cool in the hot,
- Hippopotamus | Size, Diet, Habitat, Evolution | Britannica
hippopotamus, (Hippopotamus amphibius), amphibious African ungulate mammal Often considered to be the second largest land animal (after the elephant), the hippopotamus is comparable in size and weight to the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
- Hippo | San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
Watch a hippo, on land or in the water, and you’ll soon discover that this roly-poly is one of the world’s great characters It is the most rotund land mammal and spends its daytime hours in lakes, pools, mudholes, or in the preferred moving waters of rivers
- Hippo facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
Hippos are the second biggest animal on land These water-loving creatures spend most of their time wallowing in mud but can be aggressive and dangerous if they feel their territory is being invaded They eat 50kg of grass every evening and excrete millions of tonnes of poo into Africa’s rivers every year
- From River Giants to Pygmy Fighters: 10 Must-Know Hippo Facts
Discover 10 incredible facts about the Hippopotamus, known as “the horse of the river” and considered one of the deadliest animals in the world!
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