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Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus Amphibius

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Field Notes

Description:

-Hippos live up to 40 years
-They are huge and very fat
-Hippos can grow up to 19 feet long
-They weigh any where from 5000 to 8000 pounds

Habitat:

-Hippos spend up to 16 hours in the water
-The water helps them cool down in the hot African sun

Notes:

-Their group name is a school
-They are herbivores

Reference Links:

Hippopotamuses, Hippopotamus Pictures, Hippopotamus Facts - National Geographic

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PublishedAugust 28, 2013

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