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 …

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 …

2024年12月17日 · 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 …

2011年3月10日 · 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 …

2024年5月27日 · The hippopotamus is a large semi-aquatic mammal that is found wallowing in the rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its appearance, the hippopotamus is …

Hippopotamus, or simply, “hippos,” are large mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa. While these creatures look much like large marshmallows, they are some of the most aggressive animals …

The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, ancient Greek for "river horse" (Ιπποπόταμος), is a large mammal from Africa that usually eats plants. It is one of only two …

2019年12月13日 · Common Name: Common hippopotamus; Basic Animal Group: Mammal; Size: 11–17 feet; Weight: 5500 pounds (female), 6600 pounds (male) Lifespan: 35–50 years; Diet: …

2024年11月4日 · Hippos are highly social animals, particularly common hippos, which live in groups called pods or bloats. A pod can include anywhere from 10 to 30 hippos, but in some …

Sub-Saharan Africa is the home to the one of the heaviest land mammals in the world — the hippopotamus. Their dense bodies make it impossible for them to swim, even though they …