Hippos are recognisable for their barrel-shaped torsos, wide-opening mouths with large canine tusks, nearly h…

Hippos are recognisable for their barrel-shaped torsos, wide-opening mouths with large canine tusks, nearly hairless bodies, short legs, and large size: adults average 1.5 t (1.7 short tons) for bulls (males) and 1.3 t (1.4 short tons) for cows (females). gm:giwaSepolia