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Hippopotamus

life science Maturity 7-9

The hippo is a very big animal.

Hipopótamos (Hippopotamus amphibius), parque nacional de Chobe, Botsuana, 2018-07-28, DD 79.jpg
Hipopótamos (Hippopotamus amphibius), parque nacional de Chobe, Botsuana, 2018-07-28, DD 79.jpg
It lives in rivers and lakes. It likes to stay in the water. This helps it stay cool. It eats grass at night.
Mother and Young Hippo, Uganda (15397037561).jpg
Mother and Young Hippo, Uganda (15397037561).jpg
Can you see its big mouth?

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Anthracotherium magnum.jpg
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Malagasy Hippopotamus.jpg
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Hippo skull dark.jpg
File:Hipopótamos (Hippopotamus amphibius), parque nacional de Chobe, Botsuana, 2018-07-28, DD 79.jpg
Hipopótamos (Hippopotamus amphibius),...
File:Hippopotamus in San Diego Zoo.jpg
Hippopotamus in San Diego Zoo.jpg
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Hippopotamus prehistoric distribution map.svg
File:Incised hippopotamus ivory tusk, upper canine. Four holes around top. From Naqada Tomb 1419, Egypt. Naqada period. The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, London.jpg
Incised hippopotamus ivory tusk, upper...
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Hippo pod edit.jpg
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Hippo fight.jpg

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