hippopotamus

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Modern hippos, Hippopotamus amphibius, arose from African ancestors during the Quaternary, a time when hippos were widespread in Europe.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023

For whimsy, I recently did “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” at our Pandora Music Analysis party, and it was a hit.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2022

The study, published in the Journal of Quaternary Science and co-authored with researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London, said the tooth was identified as belonging to an extinct species of hippo called Hippopotamus antiquus.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2021

“I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas” by Gayla Peevey: Another kid-sung novelty number, this one from 1953 by 10-year-old Gayla Peevey who — did you guess it? — wants a hippopotamus for Christmas.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2019

Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa: with Accounts of the Manners and Customs of the People, and of the Chase of the Gorilla, the Crocodile, Leopard, Elephant, Hippopotamus, and other Animals.

From Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. by Parton, James