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

He did not even fail to insinuate that it might be the interloper opposite—the Hippopotamus.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 by Various