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Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus  (Hippopotamus amphibius)

  • Second largest land mammal with males weighing up to 7000 pounds (3175 kg)
  • Spend most of their lives in water; come out to feed on grass
  • Can run at speeds up to 20 mph (32 kph) for short distances
  • Live in Sub-Saharan Africa (Zambia, Tanzania)

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