Hippopotamus

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There is also the different species Pygmy Hippopotamus.
Hippo on the water
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Hippo on the water
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The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is a large mammal of the Hippopotamidae family. It is from Africa.

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[edit] Appearance

H have big and heavy bodies. They have a dark grey skin. Hippos 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