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
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 - 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,
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse In fact, it's one of the most powerful animals living in Sub-Saharan Africa today
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 - Hippo Facts, Pictures Information - Animal Corner The hippopotamus is a large, mostly plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant, and three or four recently extinct, species in the family ‘Hippopotamidae’ The hippopotamus has an average life span of about 45 years in the wild and 50 years in captivity
Hippopotamus | World Wildlife Fund The hippopotamus, Africa’s “river horse ” and the heaviest land animal besides the elephant, faces habitat loss Learn how WWF protects this unique animal
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
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