Hippopotamus
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- There is also the different species Pygmy Hippopotamus.
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) (Hippo) is a large mammal of the Hippopotamidae family. It is from Africa.
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[edit] Appearance
Hippos have big and heavy bodies, and dark grey skin. They also have large tusks that they use to defend themselves from predators.
[edit] Habitat
Hippopotamuses live in Africa. They live in and near fresh water, like lakes and rivers.
[edit] Life
Hippopotamuses are herbivores.
They live in groups, and sometimes 30 hippopotamuses will live in the same place. In daytime they will sleep in the mud and water, but at night they come out to eat grass.
[edit] Links
Look up Hippopotamus in Wikispecies, a directory of species
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