When we think about animals, we likely have one particular creature in mind. Perhaps it is a family pet or maybe our favorite wild animal, such as a lion or tiger. Through it all, there are certain breeds of animals that just seem to blend into the background but when we see them at the zoo or perhaps in an online video, they are absolutely amazing.
One of those types of creatures is the hippopotamus. Most of us have not run into a hippo in the wild and we might be fairly happy that we haven’t. After all, they can be a little bit testy and plenty of people have regretted the fact that they ran across a hippo when they were out and about in the wilderness. Of course, that is all about to melt away because there is nothing quite as cute as a baby hippo.
It is thought that hippopotamuses have been around for tens of millions of years. They originally came from sub-Saharan Africa and they were given the name hippopotamus, which is an ancient Greek name that stands for “river horse.” Only the white rhinoceros and elephants are larger than the hippopotamus but you might be surprised to learn that they are not as closely related to those animals as they are a dolphin or whale. They may look like they couldn’t run more than a few feet but don’t let that appearance fool you, they could easily outrun a human.
Adult hippopotamuses can be quite aggressive and that is especially true when they feel threatened. A baby hippopotamus, on the other hand, is absolutely adorable. Take a look at these pictures and you will see exactly what we mean. In fact, they are about to make your day much better.
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