Vulnerable
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
A large semi-aquatic mammal that spends much of the day in water and grazes at night.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
River
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
40–50 years in the wild
Size
Length 3.3–5 m; shoulder height 1.3–1.6 m; weight 1,300–3,200 kg
Scientific Name
Hippopotamus amphibius
About Hippopotamus
A large semi-aquatic mammal that spends much of the day in water and grazes at night.
Fun Fact
Hippos secrete a reddish oily fluid that helps protect their skin.
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Where Hippopotamus Lives
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Zambezi River
, Zambia
Okavango Delta, Botswana
, Zambia