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hippopotamus    音标拼音: [h,ɪpəp'ɑtəməs]
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hippopotamus
n 1: massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or
around rivers of tropical Africa [synonym: {hippopotamus},
{hippo}, {river horse}, {Hippopotamus amphibius}]

Hippopotamus \Hip`po*pot"a*mus\, n.; pl. E. {Hippopotamuses}, L.
{Hippopotami}. [L., from Gr.?; "i`ppos horse ? river. Cf.
{Equine}.] (Zool.)
A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal ({Hippopotamus
amphibius}), common in the rivers of tropical Africa. It is
allied to the hogs, and has a very thick, naked skin, a thick
and square head, a very large muzzle, small eyes and ears,
thick and heavy body, and short legs. It is supposed to be
the behemoth of the Bible. Called also {zeekoe}, and {river
horse}. A smaller species ({Hippopotamus Liberiencis})
inhabits Western Africa.
[1913 Webster]


pachyderm \pach"y*derm\ (p[a^]k"[i^]*d[~e]rm), n. [Cf. F.
pachyderme.] (Zool.)
Any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick
skin, including the {elephant}, {rhinoceros}, and
{hippopotamus}, one of the Pachydermata.
[WordNet 1.5 1913 Webster]


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  • Hippopotamus - Wikipedia
    The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs ; pl : hippopotamuses), often shortened to hippo (pl : hippos), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile hippopotamus and river hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa
  • 15 Hippopotamus Facts - Fact Animal
    The hippopotamus, or hippo, is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal The name hippopotamus comes from an ancient Greek word that translates to mean ‘river horse’ and the hippo is the third-largest land mammal following the elephant and rhinoceros
  • Hippopotamus | Size, Diet, Habitat, Evolution | Britannica
    The hippopotamus is a large, aquatic mammal native to Africa Hippos are known for their massive size and unique adaptations for water life, though they face threats from human activities, which has led to a decline in their populations
  • Hippopotamus, facts and photos | National Geographic
    Hippopotamuses are large, semiaquatic mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa Although their name comes from the Greek for “ river horse ”—because of the time they spend in the water—their
  • Hippopotamus | National Geographic Kids
    Hippopotamuses are large mammals found in sub-Saharan Africa Their name comes from the Greek word for “river horse” because they're often found in water, which helps them stay cool
  • Hippopotamus: Habitat, Behavior and Diet - ThoughtCo
    With a broad mouth, a hairless body, and a set of semi-aquatic habits, the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) has always struck humans as vaguely comical creatures Found only in sub-Saharan Africa, a hippo in the wild can be almost as dangerous (and unpredictable) as a tiger or hyena
  • Hippopotamus | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
    The hippopotamus, also known as the “river horse,” lives along the rivers and lakes throughout sub-Saharan Africa Weighing up to 8,000 pounds, the hippo is the heaviest land animal after the elephant
  • Hippopotamus - WorldAtlas
    The Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious), a Greek-derived name that can be translated to mean “river horse”, is the third-largest terrestrial mammal, following only the white rhinoceros and the elephant
  • Hippo facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
    Hippopotamuses are the second largest land mammals after elephants 11 The name hippopotamus comes from the ancient Greek words for “river horse”, as these creatures spend most of their time in water or wallowing in mud to keep cool Hippos can also be found in lakes and mangroves
  • Hippopotamus
    These enormous creatures are among Africa’s most iconic animals, full of contradictions: cute but dangerous, social yet territorial, aquatic but not swimmers With their stubby legs, giant mouths, and semiaquatic lifestyles, hippopotamuses command attention in the animal kingdom





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