hippopotamus

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A $31.4 million bar cart shaped like a hippopotamus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Researchers examined numerous hippopotamus fossils using both genetic and radiocarbon dating methods.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

An "incredibly rare" female baby hippopotamus has been born at Edinburgh Zoo.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

The hippopotamus, often simply referred to as a hippo, is a creature that fascinates and delights those who are fortunate enough to witness it in its natural habitat.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024

Not long after, the hippopotamus wagon pulls up beside Rosie, drawn by six highly doubtful Percherons.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen