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No it:s a semi-aquatic mammal. The name comes from the Greek and literaly means River Horse. Hippo originally meant Horse- as in Hippodrome-originally a horse track. Hippo- Horse, Drome- road or highway.
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Yes, they only eat vegetables, but that doesnt stop them from biting flesh to defend their territory.
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∙ 6y agoOnly by accident. By definition it's a herbivore, although any small animal or insect that gets scooped up with the vegetation probably goes down as well.
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Is hippopotamus a omnivore?
no it is a herbivore
Is a hippo a herbivore?
YES, the pygmy hippopotamus is a herbivore.
Are hippopotamus herbivore or carnivores?
they are herbivores
When was Allenton hippopotamus created?
Allenton hippopotamus was created in 1895.
Is the rabbit a herbivore carnivore or omnivore?
Herbivore - plc
Is a hippopotamus a carnivore herbivore omnivore?
A herbivore
Is hippopotamus a omnivore?
no it is a herbivore
Is a hippo a herbivore?
YES, the pygmy hippopotamus is a herbivore.
Are hippopotamus herbivore or carnivores?
they are herbivores
What is a hippopotamus a herbivore omnivore carnivore?
carnivore they do at meat but do eat herbs plants and so on...
Lion is to carnivore as rhino is to?
A lion is to carnivore as a rhino is to herbivore.
Is hippopotamus is a herbivore?
Yes, they only eat vegetables, but that doesnt stop them from biting flesh to defend their territory.
What is the food of hippopotamus?
* Diet in the wild: Soft short grass, and other plants, and fruits that have fallen * Diet in the zoo: Herbivore diet
Is a hippo a scavenger or predator?
neither it is a herbivore for more information ask the Question what type of meat do hippos eat>
What do hippoptamus eat?
The hippopotamus is classified as a herbivore. Foods in its natural diet include fruits, grasses and plants. These animals especially look for grazing options that are close to water.
Are Hippopotamus omnivores?
Only by accident. By definition it's a herbivore, although any small animal or insect that gets scooped up with the vegetation probably goes down as well.
Where is hippopotamus is from?
=there are two kinds of hippopotamus such as the river hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus but both live in Africa.=
