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Hippopotamus As A Land Animal
Hippos inhabit rivers, lakes, and mangrove swamps, where territorial males preside over a stretch of river and groups of five to thirty females and young hippos. During the day, they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water. [from wikipedia]
Artificial Hippopotamus Hippopotamus At The Karsruha Zoo Hippopotamus At The San Deigo Zoo Hippopotamus at the Oregon Zoo
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Artificial Hippopotamus, As A Land Animal

Hippos are among the largest living land mammals, being only smaller than elephants and some rhinoceroses.[from wikipedia]

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Hippopotamus at the Oregon Zoo, in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

The common hippopotamus inhabits rivers, lakes and mangrove swamps, where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river and groups of five to thirty females and young. During the day, they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water. They emerge at dusk to graze on grasses. While hippopotamuses rest near each other in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and hippos are not territorial on land. The hippopotamus is among the most dangerous animals in the world as it is highly aggressive and unpredictable. They are threatened by habitat loss and poaching for their meat and ivory canine teeth.[from wikipedia]

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Hippopotamus At The San Deigo Zoo

Or hippo from the ancient Greek for "river horse".A mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa.[from wikipedia]

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Hippopotamus At The Karsruha Zoo

Or hippo from the ancient Greek for "river horse".A mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa.[from wikipedia]


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