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hippopotamus    音标拼音: [h,ɪpəp'ɑtəməs]
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hippopotamus
n 1: massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or
around rivers of tropical Africa [synonym: {hippopotamus},
{hippo}, {river horse}, {Hippopotamus amphibius}]

Hippopotamus \Hip`po*pot"a*mus\, n.; pl. E. {Hippopotamuses}, L.
{Hippopotami}. [L., from Gr.?; "i`ppos horse ? river. Cf.
{Equine}.] (Zool.)
A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal ({Hippopotamus
amphibius}), common in the rivers of tropical Africa. It is
allied to the hogs, and has a very thick, naked skin, a thick
and square head, a very large muzzle, small eyes and ears,
thick and heavy body, and short legs. It is supposed to be
the behemoth of the Bible. Called also {zeekoe}, and {river
horse}. A smaller species ({Hippopotamus Liberiencis})
inhabits Western Africa.
[1913 Webster]


pachyderm \pach"y*derm\ (p[a^]k"[i^]*d[~e]rm), n. [Cf. F.
pachyderme.] (Zool.)
Any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick
skin, including the {elephant}, {rhinoceros}, and
{hippopotamus}, one of the Pachydermata.
[WordNet 1.5 1913 Webster]


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  • Hippopotamus - Wikipedia
    The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs ; pl : hippopotamuses), often shortened to hippo (pl : hippos), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile hippopotamus and river hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa
  • Hippopotamus | Size, Diet, Habitat, Evolution | Britannica
    The hippopotamus is a large, aquatic mammal native to Africa Hippos are known for their massive size and unique adaptations for water life, though they face threats from human activities, which has led to a decline in their populations
  • 15 Hippopotamus Facts - Fact Animal
    The hippopotamus, or hippo, is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal The name hippopotamus comes from an ancient Greek word that translates to mean ‘river horse’ and the hippo is the third-largest land mammal following the elephant and rhinoceros
  • Hippopotamus, facts and photos | National Geographic
    Hippopotamuses are large, semiaquatic mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa Although their name comes from the Greek for “ river horse ”—because of the time they spend in the water—their closest
  • The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
    Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse In fact, it's one of the most powerful animals living in Sub-Saharan Africa today
  • Hippopotamus - African Wildlife Foundation
    Hippos are the third-largest living land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos Despite their large and bulky appearance, they have adaptations to their semi-aquatic environments allowing them to move swiftly on both water and land
  • Hippo facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
    Hippopotamuses are the second largest land mammals after elephants 11 The name hippopotamus comes from the ancient Greek words for “river horse”, as these creatures spend most of their time in water or wallowing in mud to keep cool Hippos can also be found in lakes and mangroves
  • Hippopotamus | World Wildlife Fund
    The hippopotamus, Africa’s “river horse ” and the heaviest land animal besides the elephant, faces habitat loss Learn how WWF protects this unique animal
  • Hippopotamus: Habitat, Diet, Social Structure, Physical Description . . .
    The third largest mammal on Earth, the hippopotamus is highly territorial and considered to be the most dangerous animal in Africa
  • Hippopotamus facts, diet, and threats to survival | IFAW
    The hippopotamus is the second largest mammal on earth Learn more about the hippo’s habitat, diet, strength, threats, and other interesting facts





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