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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
15 Hippopotamus Facts - Fact Animal The hippopotamus, or hippo, is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal The name hippopotamus comes from an ancient Greek word that translates to mean ‘river horse’ and the hippo is the third-largest land mammal following the elephant and rhinoceros
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
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,
Astonishing and Terrifying Hippopotamus Facts - AZ Animals The hippopotamus is a semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa It is one of the largest land mammals in the world, weighing between 2,200 and 9,900 pounds, equivalent to 1 to 4 5 tons This mammal inhabits lakes, rivers, and mangrove swamps The hippopotamus, alongside the pygmy hippopotamus (a small hippopotamid native to West Africa), is […]
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
It weighs a mighty 3 tonnes, can run up to a speedy19 mph and is one of . . . The second largest animal on land after the elephant, the Hippopotamus or hippo is a fascinating species which is most powerful – and dangerous in water Find out more about hippos in our expert guide, including species facts and where to see in the wild
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