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hippopotamus    音标拼音: [h,ɪpəp'ɑtəməs]
n. 河马

河马

hippopotamus
n 1: massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or
around rivers of tropical Africa [synonym: {hippopotamus},
{hippo}, {river horse}, {Hippopotamus amphibius}]

Hippopotamus \Hip`po*pot"a*mus\, n.; pl. E. {Hippopotamuses}, L.
{Hippopotami}. [L., from Gr.?; "i`ppos horse ? river. Cf.
{Equine}.] (Zool.)
A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal ({Hippopotamus
amphibius}), common in the rivers of tropical Africa. It is
allied to the hogs, and has a very thick, naked skin, a thick
and square head, a very large muzzle, small eyes and ears,
thick and heavy body, and short legs. It is supposed to be
the behemoth of the Bible. Called also {zeekoe}, and {river
horse}. A smaller species ({Hippopotamus Liberiencis})
inhabits Western Africa.
[1913 Webster]


pachyderm \pach"y*derm\ (p[a^]k"[i^]*d[~e]rm), n. [Cf. F.
pachyderme.] (Zool.)
Any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick
skin, including the {elephant}, {rhinoceros}, and
{hippopotamus}, one of the Pachydermata.
[WordNet 1.5 1913 Webster]


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  • Hippopotamus - Wikipedia
    After elephants and rhinoceroses, the hippopotamus is the next largest land mammal It is also the largest extant land artiodactyl
  • Hippopotamus | Size, Diet, Habitat, Evolution | Britannica
    The hippopotamus is a large, aquatic mammal native to Africa Hippos are known for their massive size and unique adaptations for water life, though they face threats from human activities, which has led to a decline in their populations
  • 15 Hippopotamus Facts - Fact Animal
    The hippopotamus, or hippo, is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal The name hippopotamus comes from an ancient Greek word that translates to mean ‘river horse’ and the hippo is the third-largest land mammal following the elephant and rhinoceros
  • Hippopotamus - National Geographic Kids
    Hippopotamuses are large mammals found in sub-Saharan Africa Their name comes from the Greek word for “river horse” because they're often found in water, which helps them stay cool in the hot,
  • Hippopotamus, facts and photos | National Geographic
    Hippopotamuses are large, semiaquatic mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa Although their name comes from the Greek for “ river horse ”—because of the time they spend in the water—their closest
  • The Truth About Hippopotamuses: Africa’s Most Dangerous Giants
    A review of some aspects of the ecology, population trends, threats and conservation strategies for the common hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius L, in Zimbabwe
  • Hippopotamus | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
    The hippopotamus, Africa’s “river horse ” and the heaviest land animal besides the elephant, faces habitat loss Learn how WWF protects this unique animal
  • Hippopotamus - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
    Deep within the heart of Africa’s waterways lurks a creature of immense power and surprising grace: the hippopotamus Often misunderstood, these colossal mammals are far more than just large, aquatic grazers
  • Hippopotamus (genus) - Wikipedia
    Hippopotamus, meaning "river horse" in Ancient Greek, is a genus of artiodactyl mammals consisting of one extant species, Hippopotamus amphibius, the river hippopotamus (or simply the hippopotamus), and several extinct species from both recent and prehistoric times
  • Hippopotamus - Hippo Facts, Pictures Information - Animal Corner
    The hippopotamus is a large, mostly plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant, and three or four recently extinct, species in the family ‘Hippopotamidae’ The hippopotamus has an average life span of about 45 years in the wild and 50 years in captivity





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