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Hippo

The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, from the ancient Greek for "river horse"

Description:

The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is regarded as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.

Habitat:

The hippopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers, lakes and mangrove swamps

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Nkomazi Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Spotted on Dec 26, 2010
Submitted on Mar 6, 2013

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