Hippopotamus

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:	Humans, lions, crocodiles

(http://www.outtoafrica.nl/animals/enghippo.html)

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Hippopotamus at Dehiwala Zoo

Hippopotamus

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