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Hippopotamuses
The plant-eating hippopotamus is the third-largest land mammal by weight and is often regarded as the most ferocious animal in Africa.
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How many people die from crime annually?
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The number of people who die from crime annually varies by country. In the United States, for example, there were around 19,000 homicides in 2020. Globally, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimates around 464,000 intentional homicides worldwide in 2017.
How many pounds of pressure is exerted in a bite from a staffy?
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Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a bite force of around 235-250 pounds of pressure, which is similar to other medium-sized dog breeds. This bite force can vary depending on the individual dog's size, strength, and temperament.
Scientific name for hippopotamus?
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The following is the hierarchical classification of the elephants of the world, of which there are 3 species.
The 3 species are:
African Elephants: Loxodonta africana and Loxodonta cyclotis
Asian Elephant: Elephas maximus
Domain Eukarya
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Proboscidea
Family Elephantidae
Genera Loxodonta, Elephas
Elephas maximus L. africana L. cyclotis
How does a hippo move?
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Hippos are excellent swimmers and can move gracefully in the water by using their webbed feet to help propel themselves forward. On land, they move with surprising speed despite their large size by bounding or galloping, reaching speeds of up to 19 mph in short bursts. Hippos are also known to move easily through mud and water with their unique adaptations.
How did the hippopotamus get its name?
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The word "hippopotamus" comes from the Greek words "hippos" meaning horse and "potamos" meaning river. This name likely originated from the animal's appearance and habitat, as they are large, have horse-like heads, and are commonly found near rivers.
What does hippopotamus mean?
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The word "hippopotamus" is derived from the Greek words "hippos" meaning horse and "potamos" meaning river. Therefore, hippopotamus translates to "river horse" in English.
When was T.S. Eliot's poem The Hippopotamus published?
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T.S. Eliot's poem "The Hippopotamus" was published in 1917.
How many people die with braces?
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Very few people die as a direct result of having braces. Complications from braces are rare and typically not life-threatening. However, it is important to follow proper oral care and visit your orthodontist regularly to avoid any potential risks.
Are koalas always friendly?
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Koalas are generally docile animals, but they can become aggressive if they feel threatened or stressed. It is important to remember they are wild animals and should be treated with caution and respect.
What are Hippos Threats?
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Adult Hippos have very few enemies other than humans due to their aggression and large size and big , crushing jaw. Young hippos can be easy prey for nile crocodiles and lions.
Why do poachers want hippo teeth?
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Hippo canines are made of ivory. Basically, the hippo's heading for extinction for the same reasons as the rhino and the elephant.
Does a hippo have asexual or sexual reproduction?
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All higher animals- including hippos- have sexual reproduction.
How many children can fit in the mouth of a hippo?
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Well, since hippos are herbivores, it would be advisable to feed them grass. But because you're curious, you should know that a hippo has an enormous mouth and could probably fit a small child inside.
What do you call a person who studies hippo?
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A Mahout drives the elephants..... Ecologist?
Who would win a fight between a short faced bear and a hippo?
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The hippo would definitely win this fight because a hippo has a larger body with thick skin and a huge jaw that can crush the black bear to death. One hippo can even kill a polar bear without getting injured.
Do hippos eat dead animals?
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Yes, baby hippopotamuses eat their mother's feces. Some bacterias help break down food and nutrients during the digestive process. Baby hippos are born with sterile organs and don't have this bacteria. Eating the fecal matter of hippopotamuses will give the hippos the bacteria they need.
Also, some animals have diets that are very low in nutrients. Eating their feces will help them extract more nutrients they need to survive.
What are hippos eaten by?
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Maybe the occasional lion, but the chances are so darn slim, that probably a hippo is rarely eaten by anything. They are way to big, there skin is super thick and tough, and they have teeth that can grow up to ONE METER! It isn't impossible for a lion to snag a baby hippo or something, but hippos kill more lions than they kill them.
How much does a hippo calf weigh?
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Female Hippos attain sexual maturity at around 6 years of age. Males reach sexual maturity at around 7.5 years of age. However, males don't get to mate until they are much larger and older. Hippos have a gestation period of around 8 months after which a single hippo calf is born. Baby hippos are born under water and weigh around 25 to 45 kilograms in weight (60 to 110 pounds). They are around 125 cms (50 inches) in length at birth.
Does a hippo weigh more than an elephant?
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Well, it depends on the variables.If the elephant is a baby, and the hippo is an adult, than, yes.But the elephant is an adult and the hippo a baby, the elephant weighs more.If they are both adults, the adult elephant STILL weighs MORE.
What does a hippo do with it's small ears?
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Elephants have big ears to go along with their big bodies. They also have big ears to here at long distances, scare away predators by flapping their ears, and of course to keep them cool. Elephants have very thick skin and one of their main habitats is in Africa, one of the hottest places on earth.
The elephant is a huge animal. For instance, The African elephant is 3.5 metres tall while the Asian elephant is a little shorter. Both have very big ears. This is because their ears serve many purposes.
For an elephant living in a jungle, the sense of hearing is very important. Its big ears are able to pick up sound waves from quite a distance and from different directions as well. Now the elephants mostly found in Africa and Asia live in very hot regions. That means it needs a shady cool place to take rest in the heat of sunny day. but like the other animals, the huge elephant can hardly lie down under the tree. So, nature has provided it with big ears which act as air-conditioners and help the animal to lose heat. The elephant also uses its ears to keep itself cool by flapping them int he breeze so that they serve as fans and help to control the body heat.
Elpahants have big ears because it helps them hear or sense other animal predators.
What does a hippo in Kenya eat?
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Hippos are herbivores and eat plants/grasses.
Hippos are also "opportunist carnivores". Meaning most of the time they are herbivores. However if they need to, for example if there is a food shortage, hippos have been known to scavenge dead animals or attack, drown and eat animals wandering close to water sources. Including humans.
Hippos are also known to be cannibals, sometimes eating unwanted babies.
What is te etymology of the word hippopotamus?
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Hippopotamus comes from the greek word "hippo" meaning horse. The greeks called hippopotamus' water horses. Hope this answer was helpful
