Hippopotamus
(Hippopotamus amphibius)
Size:
3.3 to 5.2m
Weight:
1.5 to 3 Tonnes
Colour:
Grey.
Lifespan:
40 to 50 years
Sexing:
Dimorphic, the male is larger than the female.
Distribution:
Mid to Southern Africa.
Habitat:
Rivers and Lakes.
Threats:
Vulnerable in the wild
