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Hippo

Hippo

(n)
UK
ˈhɪpəʊ
US
ˈhɪpəʊ
Definition: Another term for hippopotamus.
Meaning: Con hà mã
Not Common
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The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius), or hippo, ancient Greek for "river horse", is a large mammal in Africa that usually eats plants.

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The hippo is also the heaviest artiodactyl.

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A Hippo's main defence is their extremely strong mouth.

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A hippo can live for up to 40 years.

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An adult Hippo needs to resurface every 3 – 5 Mins to breathe.

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The process of surfacing and breathing is automatic, and even a hippo sleeping underwater will rise and breathe without waking.

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This is why hippo calves can suckle on land or underwater.

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Considering their enormous size, a Hippo's food intake is relatively low.

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