Zoology of the ZooPl. X
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Hippopotamidae
Fig. 1. Hippopotamus
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Body length about 3.3-5 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 1,300-3,200 kg |
| Food | Herbivore: grazes at night |
| Lifespan | About 40-50 years |
| Society | Groups (pods) in rivers and lakes |
| Habitat | wetland, freshwater |
| Range | Africa |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
The closest living land relatives of whales.
Observe: Watch for hippos opening their mouths wide: a warning, not a yawn.