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Hippo Description

The Common Hippo is one of the largest land
animals. The common hippopotamus is known for its
strength, power and fierceness.

Hippo Anatomy

Hippopotamuses appear to have an odd anatomy but
actually they have short legs that offer them
movement both on land and in the water. Thanks to
both toes and webbing they can get around in both
of these areas without any problems.

Hippos have nostrils on top of the head so that
it is easier for them to reach the surface for
air, but to do that, they don't have to expose
the entire body to do so, avoiding sun and
dangers.

Hippo Behavior

Usually we think that the chubby aspect of hippos
makes them friendly, but a bit more of research
shows us that hippos are one of the most
aggressive animals in the world. Their weight
powerful teeth have given them such a terrible
reputation.

Hippo aggression is also shown in frequent fights
between them. The males are more likely to fight
due to the desire to be the leader, as it is the
only one to mate. Females are also extremely
aggressive when protecting their young.

Hippo Habitat and Distribution

The last natural habitat of Common Hippos in the
wild is the East of Africa. Their habitat has
been continuously reduced by humans. As the
tropical areas are being taken away they find it
harder to find enough food out there.

They spend a lot of hours looking for food, but
they are even more aggressive when they cannot
find enough food.

Hippo Diet and Feeding Habits

Hippos are herbivores and they consume up to 150
pounds of vegetation each day and such amount is
harder to find each day.

It is extremely hard for the young Common Hippos
to get adequate nutrition while struggling for
food. When they are a few months old they do
begin to eat some of the vegetation.

Hippo Reproduction

Hippopotamus babies take 8 months to born after
the dominant male has mated with one of the
females in the herd. The young are born in the
water but come to the surface for air.

Baby Hippos are well cared for by their mothers
and it is common for a young Hippo to stay with
the mother for many years.

Common Hippo Predators

While Common Hippos are not usually threatened
out there in any way by other animals, some
animals take the risk to get a young hippo. Some
of the common dangers for young hippos are lions
and crocodiles.

Common Hippos are considered to be vulnerable in
terms of extinction. There are some efforts in
place to help them get a numbered wild population.

However, the primary goal though is to stop the
further destruction of the natural habitat.

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