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hippopotamus    音标拼音: [h,ɪpəp'ɑtəməs]
n. 河马

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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 It is one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis
  • 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
    Hippopotamus Facts Hippo Profile 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 Hippo Facts Overview
  • Hippopotamus, facts and photos | National Geographic
    Although the hippopotamus doesn’t have many predators, it is threatened by poaching for its meat, fat, and ivory teeth Other threats include the loss of its habitat and human-hippo conflicts
  • The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
    The common hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, is one of the largest land animals on Earth Adult hippos can weigh 1 5 to 3 tons (that's like a small car!), and they can grow as long as 16 feet (4 9 meters) These massive bodies are supported by surprisingly short legs, which are perfect for lumbering through water but not great for sustained running
  • Hippopotamus - African Wildlife Foundation
    Challenges Hippopotamus populations are threatened by hunting Hundreds of hippos are shot each year to minimize human-wildlife conflict, despite the fact that ditches or low fences easily deter them It is more likely that the popularity of their meat is the reason for this strategy Their fat and ivory tusks are also valuable to humans
  • Hippopotamus | World Wildlife Fund
    The hippopotamus, Africa’s “river horse ” and the heaviest land animal besides the elephant, faces habitat loss Learn how WWF protects this unique an
  • Hippo facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
    Hippos are the second biggest animal on land These water-loving creatures spend most of their time wallowing in mud, but can run at speeds of 22 miles an hour to chase away any trespassers on their territory
  • 10 Hippo Facts! - National Geographic Kids
    Hippo facts for kids Learn all about where hippos live, what they eat, how they have adapted and more here at National Geographic Kids
  • It weighs a mighty 3 tonnes, can run up to a speedy19 mph and is one of . . .
    The hippopotamus is a very aggressive wild creature and is the deadliest large land mammal on the planet It is estimated that hippo attacks kill 500 people each year in Africa





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