hippopotamus

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Cranial and dental morphologies also confirmed the identity of this skull as the modern species Hippopotamus amphibius.

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

I'm a hippish Hippopotamus, and don't know what to do, For the public is inconstant and a fickle one too; It smiled once upon me, and now I'm quite forgot.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various