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Hippos are called river monster for these reasons

-They are the second most dangerous animal in Africa. The only one to top that is the mosquito, who carries killer diseases.

-Big

-They growl

-Will tip boats

-Will charge people

-Will charge cars

-Kills anything that is stupid enough to get between baby hippo and mommy

-Did I say big?

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