Do you know #3/5: Facts about animals- Hippopotamus can run faster than human on land

in #steemiteducation6 years ago (edited)

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Hippopotamus can run faster than human on land
Facts about hippopotamus
• They weigh up to 1.5 tons

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• They are semi-aquatic animals (i.e they grow equally well in water but not living wholly in water)

• They can live up to 45 years

• Parts of its characteristics include

  • Its stout body(i.e thick and strong body)
  • Its stubby leg(i.e short and thick)
  • Bulbous head(i.e big and round in an unattractive way)

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• The ear, eyes and nostrils are located on top of the head which makes it easier for it to live longer in water all day and breathe easily

• Despite their large mass( shapeless), they can run faster than humans on land covering about 18 -30 miles per hour while human can run 27.97 miles per hour

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• They are mammals that can give birth underwater( I.e they are marine mammals).

You can go through the previous Do you know: Do you know #2/5: Facts about animals- https://steemit.com/steemiteducation/@engosammy/do-you-know-2-5-animal-facts-flamingo-s-can-only-eat-when-its-head-is-upside-down-3c3dbb7b81ef1

Watch out for the next: Do you know #4/5

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