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HIPPOPOTAMUS

HIPPOPOTAMUS

HIPPOPOTAMUS AMPHIBIUS

Bloodlked fluid excreted from the skin protects it from sunburn and dehydration. Rest in the water in the day but comes up to land at night to feed. Capable of diving and walking on the bottom of river.

HIPPOPOTAMUS

HIPPOPOTAMUS AMPHIBIUS

Bloodlked fluid excreted from the skin protects it from sunburn and dehydration. Rest in the water in the day but comes up to land at night to feed. Capable of diving and walking on the bottom of river.


Distribution:

East Africa


Habitat:

River and Marshes


Diet: 

Grass and Fallen Fruit