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Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibius

Hippopotamus

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Hippopotamus is an animal that is actually thought to be most closely related to Whales as the two are thought to have had a common ancestor that existed roughly 54 million years ago. Has pink anti-bacterial sweat! “

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Carnivora

FAMILY

Hippopotamidae

GENUS

Hippopotamus

Location

Africa

Mammal

Herbivore

Habitat

Forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Grassland, Wetlands (inland)

Food

Grasses, Grain, Flowers

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Fishing

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