Are hippos amphibians

Answer 1

In terms of their taxonomic classification, the hippopotamus is a mammal, not an amphibian. However, as a description of their lifestyle, they could be called amphibian. They do spend quite a lot of their lives in the water. But a biologist, to avoid confusion, would call them an aquatic mammal, rather than an amphibian.

Answer 2

That's a good question, but no, Hippos are not amphibians. Hippos are semi-aquatic mammals. Hippos go in the water, and can even give birth there, but they are warm-blooded and give birth to baby hippos rather than laying eggs.

yes there are amphibian..............what do u think they areI am sorry, but seriously do you think a frog and a hippo have anything a like? no hippos go in the water but they don't live there. A moose goes in the water sometimes do you think a moose is an amphibian. The only animal in the amphibian kingdom are frogs Salamanders and Newts.

Answer 3

In terms of their taxonomic classification, the hippopotamus is a mammal, not an amphibian. However, as a description of their lifestyle, they could be called amphibian. They do spend quite a lot of their lives in the water. But a biologist, to avoid confusion, would call them an aquatic mammal, rather than an amphibian.