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Did You Know – Hippopotamus amphibius

Lacey / January 4, 2012 / No comments

See below for this weeks South African animal factsheet!
Exceptionally large amphibious mammal: average size 1600-3200kg (male). Brown to purple-gray in colour with pink underparts. Large body with short legs.

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