Hippopotamus : Nature’s Heavyweight Guardian

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Hippos have been symbols of strength and wildness in many African cultures. Although they look cute, they are actually one of the most dangerous animals to humans in Africa. However, their population is under threat due to habitat loss and hunting.

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00:00The hippopotamus, or hippopotamus amphibious in scientific terms, is a large semi-aquatic

00:07mammal that lives in Africa.

00:09It is the third largest land mammal after the elephant and the rhinoceros.

00:14An adult hippopotamus can weigh up to 1.5 tons.

00:18Its thick skin is almost like armor and is usually gray or brown in color.

00:24To protect their skin from sun damage, they secrete a pink-colored, sweat-like fluid.

00:31This acts as a natural sunscreen for them.

00:34As the name suggests, hippos spend most of their time in water.

00:39They live in rivers and lakes.

00:41The water helps keep them cool and supports their heavy bodies.

00:45On land, they are surprisingly fast.

00:48They can reach speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour over short distances.

00:53Even though they are herbivores, hippos can be extremely aggressive.

00:59Their teeth are very large.

01:01And especially the male's lower incisors can grow up to 50 centimeters long.

01:07They live in groups, usually consisting of one male and several females.

01:13At night, they leave the water to graze on grass.

01:17Hippos have been symbols of strength and wildness in many African cultures.

01:23Although they look cute, they are actually one of the most dangerous animals to humans in

01:28Africa.

01:29However, their population is under threat due to habitat loss and hunting.

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