Why is the hippo so named? Detailed answer

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Why is the hippo so named?

Many strange things are connected with this animal, including its name. The word "hippo" means "river horse". The animal gets its name partly from the fact that it spends a lot of time in the water. And he resembles a horse in his size, large wide nostrils and small, horse-like ears. In fact, the closest living relative of the hippopotamus is the pig.

Hippos are much larger than any horse. A hippopotamus can be 3,5 meters long and weigh up to 3,5 tons. This animal has the largest mouth of all mammals, with the exception of the whale. It has 2 fangs in the upper jaw and 4 in the lower. When a hippo attacks, it can kill a small animal with a single bite. Although he usually hides rather than attacks. In most cases, the hippo hides in the water. This creature runs as fast as a human. In water, he can "sink" like a stone, and then float up.

When the hippo emerges, huge nostrils, eyes and small ears are shown above the surface. It is almost invisible, but can breathe, smell, see and hear. When the animal is immersed in water, it closes its nostrils to keep the water out. It can walk along the bottom and collect succulent aquatic plants, which it willingly feeds on. A hippopotamus can easily stay under water for 8-9 minutes.

The hippopotamus has an appetite for size. Animals living in zoos eat 45 kg of food daily. Living in the wild, they feed on various types of river plants and grass. Hippos usually feed at night and rest during the day.

Author: Likum A.

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