
Hippopotamus - Wikipedia
While hippos rest near each other in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and hippos typically do not display territorial behaviour on land. Hippos are among the most dangerous animals in the …
Hippopotamus | Size, Diet, Habitat, & Evolution | Britannica
Nov 30, 2025 · The hippopotamus is a large, aquatic mammal native to Africa. Hippos are known for their massive size and unique adaptations for water life, though they face threats from …
Hippo facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
Mar 19, 2025 · Hippos are the second biggest animal on land. These water-loving creatures spend most of their time wallowing in mud, but can run at speeds of 22 miles an hour to chase …
Hippopotamus - WorldAtlas
Jun 4, 2025 · Hippos - Africa's massive semi-aquatic mammals. Discover their habitat, behavior, diet, and why they're one of the world's most dangerous animals.
Hippopotamus, facts and photos | National Geographic
Mar 10, 2011 · Hippos are the world’s third-largest land mammals after elephants and white rhinos. Males can reach lengths of 10.8 to 16.5 feet, and weigh up to 9,920 pounds, while …
Hippopotamus - African Wildlife Foundation
Hippos are the third-largest living land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos. Despite their large and bulky appearance, they have adaptations to their semi-aquatic environments …
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
Nov 4, 2024 · Hippos are highly social animals, particularly common hippos, which live in groups called pods or bloats. A pod can include anywhere from 10 to 30 hippos, but in some areas …
10 Hippo Facts! - National Geographic Kids
Hippo facts for kids. Learn all about where hippos live, what they eat, how they have adapted and more here at National Geographic Kids
Hippopotamus | World Wildlife Fund
Weighing up to 8,000 pounds, hippos are the heaviest land animals after the elephant. They seek refuge from the heat by living in water during the day, and at night they come ashore to feed …
Hippo - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Hippos are definitely adapted for life in the water and are found living in slow-moving rivers and lakes in Africa. With their eyes, ears, and nostrils on the top of the head, hippos can hear, see, …