Discovering the Fascinating World of Hippos in Africa

The video provides an overview of the hippopotamus, the third largest mammal on Earth, detailing its size, lifespan, species, and habitat in sub-Saharan Africa. It describes the hippo's physical characteristics, such as its eyes, ears, and nostrils, which are adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle. The video also covers the hippo's size, weight, and speed, noting that males grow throughout their lives. Despite their bulk, hippos can run faster than humans. The video explains that hippos are more closely related to cetaceans than to pigs. It highlights their territorial behavior in water and the threats they face from habitat invasion, making them one of Africa's most dangerous animals.

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