Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), amphibious African ungulate mammal, the second largest land animal (after the elephant).Hippopotamus is Greek for “river horse,” and the animal has been known since ancient times. Hippopotamuses are often seen basking on the banks or sleeping in the waters of rivers, lakes, and swamps next to grasslands. Because of their great size and aquatic habits, they are safe from most predators but man, who has long valued their hide, meat, and ivory and at times has resented them for ruining crops. Once ranging over the entire continent and beyond, hippos now live in eastern, central, and parts of southern Africa.
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
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