Hippopotamus underwater view at aquarium San Antonio Zoo Texas

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Hippopotamus underwater view at aquarium San Antonio Zoo Texas hippopotamus amphibius hippo a large, mostly plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae The hippopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers and lakes in sub-Saharan Africa in groups of 5-30 hippos. During the day they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water, where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river.

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Size: 5250px × 3514px
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Photo credit: © Linda Sikes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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