The name Hippopotamus comes from the Ancient Greek ‘river horse’. They can sleep underwater and will
The name Hippopotamus comes from the Ancient Greek ‘river horse’. They can sleep underwater and will automatically rise and breathe without waking. They are only territorial while in the water and the reproduction and birth occur in the water. Hippos bask on the shoreline and secrete an oily red substance, which gave rise to the myth that they sweat blood. The liquid is actually a skin moistener and sunblock that may also provide protection against germs. They are one of the most aggressive creatures in the world, although they look chubby, they can easily outrun a human. -- source link
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