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African Wildlife - The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)

The Hippopotamus is the largest non-ruminating, even-toed hoofed animal reaching a height of 1,5 meters and weighing up to 1 500 kg with a life expectancy of 40 to 50 years. They formerly occupied lakes and rivers throughout sub-saharan Africa but are now restricted to the eastern and south-eastern parts of Africa from the upper course of the Nile river in Sudan to South Africa. The Hippopotamus is a semi-aquatic mammal spending much of its day lolling in water or on sand banks. A oily substance is secreted to protect the surprisingly delicate skin from sun damage.

They spend most of their day submerged in the water mainly to avoid the attention of biting flies. Hippos have large appetites and are highly selective grazers of grass and reed shoots. At night they leave the water to feed often covering considerable distances in these excursions.

Male Hippos establish pear shaped territories in the water which are aggressively defended against other males often having the consequance of seriously injuring each other. Baby Hippos suckle under water, coming up to the surface every few seconds in for a breath.

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