/r/hippos
The name Hippopotamus means 'river horse' in ancient Greek, hippos are mostly herbivorous with cetaceans as their closest living relatives. The common hippos are among the most dangerous animals in the world because of their aggressive and unpredictable nature. WARNING: This sub sometimes show images of hippos' aggressive and violent behaviours in their nature habitat.
The name Hippopotamus means 'river horse' in ancient Greek. Hippos are mostly herbivorous with cetaceans as their closest living relatives.
There are two species of hippos:
The common hippos are among the most dangerous animals in the world because of their aggressive and unpredictable nature.
Common hippos are classified as vulnerable and pygmy hippos as endangered in the IUCN Red List, both are threatened by habitat loss, unregulated hunting, and poaching.
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