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What is a hippopotamus?

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Hippopotamus is one of Africa's largest mammals and among the most recognizable wildlife species found in Kenya. Hippos spend much of the day resting in rivers, lakes, and wetlands before emerging at night to graze on grass. Despite their bulky appearance, they are surprisingly agile…

Hippopotamus is one of Africa's largest mammals and among the most recognizable wildlife species found in Kenya. Hippos spend much of the day resting in rivers, lakes, and wetlands before emerging at night to graze on grass. Despite their bulky appearance, they are surprisingly agile and play important ecological roles within freshwater ecosystems.