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Mammals
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 40-50 years
- Weight
- 1,300-3,200 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is a herbivore species found in African rivers and lakes. It typically lives 40-50 years, weighing around 1,300-3,200 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the hippopotamus: Hippos secrete a natural red sunscreen from their skin.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.