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Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
-24.6758, 26.2691
Field Notes
Description:
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 grass.
Habitat:
The hippopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers, lakes and mangrove swamps, where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river and groups of 5 to 30 females and young.
Notes:
They are still threatened by habitat loss and poaching for their meat and ivory canine teeth. The IUCN classified it as Vulnerable.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 18, 2012
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