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Where does the name hippo come from?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/14/2022

In greek history, Hippos were called Water horse's because the greek people thought that the hippos looked very much like a horse and also because they spended a lot of time in the water. But then, Other people from around the world changed it to Hippopotamuse.

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