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Hippopotamuses are the third-largest land mammal, after elephants and rhinos, and can weigh up to 4,500 kg (9,900 lbs) and reach a length of 4.5 meters (14.8 ft). They have a barrel-shaped body, short legs, and a large head with a wide mouth filled with sharp teeth.
Despite their large size, hippopotamuses spend most of their time in the water, where they can remain submerged for up to six minutes at a time. They have specialized skin that produces a natural sunscreen to protect them from the sun and keep their skin moisturized.
Hippopotamuses are herbivores and eat up to 40 kg (88 lbs) of vegetation per day, including grasses, aquatic plants, and fruit.
Hippopotamuses are social animals and live in groups called pods, which can range from a few individuals to over 100. Within the pod, there is a dominant male who is responsible for protecting the group.
Hippopotamuses are territorial and can be aggressive towards intruders, including humans. They have been known to capsize boats and attack people who come too close to their territory.
Hippopotamuses are classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss, poaching, and hunting for their meat and ivory teeth.
Hippopotamuses have several unique physiological adaptations, including the ability to close their ears and nostrils to prevent water from entering when they are underwater. They also have a special gland near their eyes that produces a thick, red fluid that acts as a natural antibiotic and sunscreen.

Hippopotamuses can be aggressive, especially when they feel threatened or their territory is being invaded. Despite their seemingly docile nature, they are known to be one of the most dangerous animals in Africa, responsible for killing more humans each year than lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos combined.
Hippopotamuses are territorial and will defend their territory fiercely, both in the water and on land. They can become aggressive towards boats, canoes, and people who enter their territory, especially during mating season when males become more aggressive in defending their females and young.
It is important to always exercise caution when around hippos and to keep a safe distance from them, whether on land or in the water. It is advisable to stay away from waterways where hippos are known to inhabit, especially at night when they come out of the water to graze.

Hippopotamuses have one of the most powerful bites of any mammal. Their bite force is estimated to be around 1,800 pounds per square inch (psi), which is strong enough to crush a crocodile or even a small boat.
Their large jaws are designed to grasp and tear through tough vegetation, as well as to defend themselves from predators and to fight with other hippos during territorial disputes. Their teeth are also very sharp and can cause serious injuries if a person or animal is bitten.
Despite their impressive bite force, hippos do not typically use their teeth to attack humans unless they feel threatened or provoked. In most cases, it is their sheer size and overwhelming strength that can be dangerous, rather than their bite alone.

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