The common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal
Hippos are recognisable by their barrel-shaped torsos, wide-opening mouths revealing large canine tusks, nearly hairless bodies, columnar legs and large size; adults average 1,500 kg and 1,300 kg for males and females respectively.
it is capable of running 30 km/h over short distances.
Hippos are recognisable by their barrel-shaped torsos, wide-opening mouths revealing large canine tusks, nearly hairless bodies, columnar legs and large size; adults average 1,500 kg and 1,300 kg for males and females respectively.
it is capable of running 30 km/h over short distances.
- Scientific name
- Hippopotamus amphibius
- Weight
- Up to 3.5 tn.
- Size
- 13-ft. long and 5-ft. tall
- Life span
- 50 years
- Habitat
- Rivers and swamps
- Diet
- Herbivorous
- Gestation
- About 8 months
- Predators
- Humans, lions, crocodiles
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