Hippopotamus

Scientific name : Hippopotamus amphibious

Type : Mammals

Diet : Herbivore

Average lifespan in wild : Up to 40 years 

Size : About 5 meters

Weight : 1300 – 1500kg

IUCN : Vulnerable 

Fun Fact

• One of the largest mammals on Earth
• The name of hippopotamus means ‘river horse’ in Greek.
• Their unique skin needs to be wet for a large portion of the day. If a hippo is out of the water for too long, they can become dehydrated.