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The hippopotamus is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.
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- A hippo's lifespan is typically 40 to 50 years.
- Both of these have an unknown function.
- The genitals of the female hippos are unusual in that the vagina is ridged and the vulval vestibule has two large, protruding diverticula.
- In addition, the penis retracts into the body when not erect.
- The testes of the males do not fully descend and a scrotum is not present.
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- This natural sunscreen cannot prevent the animal's skin from cracking if it stays out of water too long.
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- Regardless of diet, all hippos secrete these pigments so food does not appear to be their source; rather, they may be synthesised from precursors such as the amino acid tyrosine.
- Two highly acidic pigments have been identified in the secretions; one red (hipposudoric acid) and one orange (norhipposudoric acid), which inhibit the growth of disease-causing bacteria and their light-absorption profile peaks in the ultraviolet range, creating a sunscreen effect.
- This secretion is initially colourless and turns red-orange within minutes, eventually becoming brown.
- Their skin secretes a natural, red-coloured sunscreen substance that is sometimes referred to as "blood sweat" but is neither blood nor sweat.
- The animal is mostly purplish-grey or blue-black, but brownish-pink on the underside and around the eyes and ears.
- Hippo skin is 6 cm (2 in) thick across much of its body with little hair.
- it has a complex three-chambered stomach, but does not "chew cud".
- The hippo is considered to be a pseudoruminant;
- Hippos rely on their flattened, horny lips to grasp and pull grasses which are then ground by the molars.
- The canines and incisors are used mainly for combat instead of feeding.
- The lower canines are sharpened through contact with the smaller upper canines.
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- while the latter can grow to up to 50 cm (1 ft 8 in).
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- On the lower jaw, the incisors and canines grow continuously, the former reaching 40 cm (1 ft 4 in),
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- A folded orbicularis oris muscle allows the hippo to attain an extreme gape without tearing any tissue.
- The jaw hinge allows the animal to open its mouth at almost 180°.
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- The hippo's jaw is powered by huge masseter and digastric muscles which give them large, droopy cheeks.
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- The nostrils and ears can close when underwater while nictitating membranes cover the eyes.
- This allows these organs to remain above the surface while the rest of the body is submerged.
- The eyes, ears, and nostrils of hippos are placed high on the roof of their skulls.
- Though chubby-looking, hippos have little fat.
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- The toes are webbed and the pelvis rests at an angle of 45 degrees.
- Hippopotamuses have small legs (relative to other megafauna) because the water in which they live reduces the weight burden.
- Their skeletal structures are graviportal, adapted to carrying their enormous weight, and their dense bones and low centre of gravity allows them to sink and move along the bottom of the water.
- Hippos have barrel-shaped bodies with short tails and legs, and an hourglass-shaped skull with a long snout.
- The species has a typical head-body length of 3.3–3.45 m (10.8–11.3 ft) and an average standing height of 1.4 m (4.6 ft) at the shoulder.
- with males and females ranging 1.40 to 1.65 m (4.6 to 5.4 ft) and 1.30 to 1.45 m (4.3 to 4.8 ft) tall at the shoulder respectively.
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- including a tail of about 35 to 56 cm (1.15 to 1.84 ft) in length and 1.30 to 1.65 m (4.3 to 5.4 ft) tall at the shoulder,
- Hippos measure 2.90 to 5.05 m (9.5 to 16.6 ft) long,
- while females reach maximum weight at around age 25.
- Male hippos appear to continue growing throughout their lives,
- Exceptionally large males have been recorded reaching 2,660 kg (5,860 lb).
- Male hippos appear to continue growing throughout their lives,
- The mean adult weight is around 1,480 kg (3,260 lb) for bulls and 1,365 kg (3,009 lb) for cows.