Hippopotamus Species
Today there are only two Hippo species remaining – the Pygmy Hippos and the Common Hippos.
Hippopotamus in Culture
Did you know? Philip I brought along the use of the Hippos to fight Roman gladiators.
Hippopotamus Evolution
There is evidence to suggest they walked on the Earth more than 55 million years ago.
Hippopotamus Distribution
The majority of Hippo’s that live in the wild are found in Africa. Hippos seem to do very well in captivity.
Hippopotamus and Humans
It is reported that more people in Africa are killed annually by Hippos than any other animal.
Hippopotamus Anatomy
The males are larger than the females but both sexes are very heavy and the mouth as well as the teeth of a Hippo are very large.
Hippopotamus Aggression
Hippos are known to be very aggressive towards both of these types of animals.
25 Fun Facts about Hippos
The hippopotamus is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal native of sub-Saharan Africa.
Extinct Hippopotamus Species
The most recent one is the Malagasy Hippo. The European Hippo is also extinct.