Hippopotamus - Wikipedia The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; ˌ h ɪ p ə ˈ p ɒ t ə m ə s ; 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 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
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
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 | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund The hippopotamus, also known as the “river horse,” lives along the rivers and lakes throughout sub-Saharan Africa Weighing up to 8,000 pounds, the hippo is the heaviest land animal after the elephant
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
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 - WorldAtlas The Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious), a Greek-derived name that can be translated to mean “river horse”, is the third-largest terrestrial mammal, following only the white rhinoceros and the elephant Biological taxonomists believe that they are closely related to whales, dolphins, and pigs