The common hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, is one of the largest land animals on Earth. Adult hippos can weigh between 1.5 to 3 tons (that's like a small car!), and they can grow as long as ...

You'll find them spending much of their time submerged in rivers and lakes, helping maintain balance in their environment. The common hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, is one of the largest land ...

HSI wildlife director Dr Audrey Delsink explains that the classification of the common hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) as an endangered species will mean that it is moved from Appendix II, which ...