The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is a large, mostly herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the heaviest land animals, with adult males weighing between 1,500 to 3,200 kg (3,300 to 7,000 lbs). Hippos have barrel-shaped bodies, short legs, and enormous mouths with large tusk-like canine teeth. Their thick, nearly hairless skin secretes a natural sunscreen-like substance that appears reddish and helps protect them from the sun and infections.
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- MAMMIFÈRES
- Mots-clés
- Hippopotamus, animals, big mouth
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