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Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus Amphibius

Description:

-Hippos live up to 40 years -They are huge and very fat -Hippos can grow up to 19 feet long -They weigh any where from 5000 to 8000 pounds

Habitat:

-Hippos spend up to 16 hours in the water -The water helps them cool down in the hot African sun

Notes:

-Their group name is a school -They are herbivores

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Orlando, Florida, USA

Spotted on Aug 7, 2013
Submitted on Aug 28, 2013

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