Safety note: Handle with caution; they are very territorial and can be aggressive.
The Common Hippopotamus is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal with a barrel-shaped body and large mouth. They are known to spend much of their time submerged in water to keep cool.
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, and swamps in sub-Saharan Africa.
Diet
Herbivorous, primarily grazing on grasses at night.
How common
Common
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