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What are some interesting facts about the hippopotamus?
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1. The hippopotamus is the largest living land mammal in Africa and one of the largest in the world.
2. Hippos have a life expectancy of up to 50 years in the wild, making them among the longest-living mammals on Earth.
3. Hippos can weigh up to 2,000 pounds (900 kg) and reach lengths up to 6 feet (1.8 meters).
4. Female hippos give birth to one calf at a time and nurse it for two years before it is able to swim and feed independently.
5. Hippos are herbivores that eat grasses, roots, and aquatic plants.
6. Hippos communicate with each other through low-frequency sounds called “booms”.