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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
  • 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
  • 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 - 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 in the hot,
  • The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
    Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse In fact, it's one of the most powerful animals living in Sub-Saharan Africa today
  • Hippo | Amazing Animals - YouTube
    Hippos spend most of their time in the water! Learn more amazing facts about the hippopotamus in this video from National Geographic Kids Subscribe for mor
  • 10 Hippo Facts! - National Geographic Kids
    They’re big, bulky and can deliver one serious chomp! Get ready to meet one of nature’s most powerful animals with our ten facts about the hippopotamus… 1) Hippos are large semi-aquatic mammals, with a large barrel-shaped body, short legs, a short tail and an enormous head!
  • Hippopotamus - African Wildlife Foundation
    Hippos are the third-largest living land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos Despite their large and bulky appearance, they have adaptations to their semi-aquatic environments allowing them to move swiftly on both water and land
  • Common Hippopotamus | Hippo Specialist Group
    Dominant features of common hippopotamus include a barrel-shaped body, disproportionally short limbs, and a large head with the eyes, ears, and nostrils high up on the skull so that the animal can see, hear, and breathe when completely submerged in the water (Eltringham et al 2013)
  • 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





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