- 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 | Size, Diet, Habitat, Evolution | Britannica
The hippopotamus is a large, aquatic mammal native to Africa Hippos are known for their massive size and unique adaptations for water life, though they face threats from human activities, which has led to a decline in their populations
- 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 Animal Facts - Hippopotamus amphibius - A-Z Animals
Large Common Hippopotamus: The common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the largest land mammals An adult hippo can weigh 3,300 pounds and stand 5 5 feet tall at the shoulder
- Hippopotamus - African Wildlife Foundation
Hippos are the third-largest living land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos Despite their large and bulky appearance, they have adaptations to their semi-aquatic environments allowing them to move swiftly on both water and land
- Hippopotamus | World Wildlife Fund
Weighing up to 8,000 pounds, hippos are the heaviest land animals after the elephant They seek refuge from the heat by living in water during the day, and at night they come ashore to feed on short, soft grasses and fallen fruit
- 10 Hippo Facts! - National Geographic Kids
They’re big, bulky and can deliver one serious chomp! Get ready to meet one of nature’s most powerful animals with our ten facts about the hippopotamus… 1) Hippos are large semi-aquatic mammals, with a large barrel-shaped body, short legs, a short tail and an enormous head!
- Hippo facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
Hippopotamuses are the second largest land mammals after elephants 11 The name hippopotamus comes from the ancient Greek words for “river horse”, as these creatures spend most of their time in water or wallowing in mud to keep cool Hippos can also be found in lakes and mangroves
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