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Mammals Of The World: Hippopotamus

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The Hippopotamus(Hippopotamus amphibius), often shortened to Hippo (pl.: Hippos), is a large semiaquatic mammal that lives in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Hippopotamus is also known as the Common Hippopotamus, Nile Hippopotamus, or River Hippopotamus. The Hippopotamus is classified in the mammalian order Artiodactyla and family Hippopotamidae. 


Physical Characteristics

A Hippo’s body is typically brownish-pink. A Hippo’s eyes, ears, and nostrils are located high on the crown of their skulls; this is advantageous because these organs remain above the surface while the rest of the body is under water. Hippos have webbed toes. The average length of a Hippopotamus is … Continue

Mammals Of The World: Okapi

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The Okapi(Okapia johnstoni), also known as; Congolese Giraffe, Forest Giraffe, And Zebra Giraffe, is an African mammal that is classified in order Artiodactyla, and family Giraffidae.

Physical Characteristics


Okapis are reddish-brown to chocolate-brown in color, with white horizontal stripes on their legs. Males have protuberances on their heads called ossicones.

Ossicones are hardened cartilage covered by skin and hair. Okapis have a long tongue that is about 40 centimeters(1’4”) which helps them to reach some of the vegetation they eat. Okapis weigh 267 kilograms(589 pounds) on average and are about 1.5 meters(4’11”) tall at the … Continue