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 The hippopotamus once ranged from the Nile Delta to the Cape, but now is mostly confined to protected areas The primary threats to both hippopotamus species are habitat loss and deforestation
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 | 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