According to Fish, the hippopotamus' weight and bone density is an asset underwater because it gives them momentum to spring forward.doi:10.1016/S0262-4079(09)61940-0NoneELSEVIERNew Scientist
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The hippopotamus, Greek for "river horse,” are semi-aquatic mammals of sub-Saharan Africa thatspend up to 16 hoursof their day submerged in water. They’re not gentle giants, however; male hipposare incredibly territorial, can run up to 20 miles an hour, and attack with 20-inch canines...
The hippopotamus, Greek for "river horse,” are semi-aquatic mammals of sub-Saharan Africa that spend up to 16 hours of their day submerged in water. They’re not gentle giants, however; male hippos are incredibly territorial, can run up to 20 miles an hour, and attack with 20-inch can...
“I’m not entirely sure where that started but … there is no authority or reliable data. People are surprised that hippos kill people. They look slow, and they are mostly in water. There are some nonfatal interactions, but people (or hippos) tend to fare badly from interactions.” Dr....