| Swahili Name: | Kiboko |
| Scientific Name: | Hippopotamus amphibius |
| Size: | 13 feet long and 5 feet tall |
| Weight: | Up to 31/2 tons |
| Lifespan: | 50 years |
| Habitat: | Rivers, swamps and protected areas |
| Diet: | Herbivorous |
| Gestation: | About 240 days |
| Predators: Location: Interesting facts: | Humans, lions, crocodiles Africa, Tanzania and Zambia Hippopotamus is Greek and it means River Horse. Two species of Hippos, Pygmy Hippos and Common Hippos. Hippos are very territorial in the water, but they freely roam on land without such conflicts.            |
Thursday, September 22, 2011
My animal: Hippo
Facts about the hippo...
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