Define on the whole. on the whole synonyms, on the whole pronunciation, on the whole translation, English dictionary definition of on the whole. adj. 1. a. Containing all components; complete: the whole series of novels. b. Not divided or disjoined; in one unit: a whole loaf. c. Constituting the full...
The common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa, and one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis). The name comes from the ancient Greek for river horse (á¼±ÏÏÎ¿ÏÏÏÎ±Î¼Î¿Ï).
Habitat/Range: Pygmy hippos are found on swamp edges and bordering dense thickets and by the water in rain forest regions of West Africa, including the countries of Cote cÃ´te'D, Ivoire, Guinea liberia And Sierra. Leone scientists believe them to be In. nigeriaygmy hippos are found on swamp edges and bordering dense thickets and by the water in rain forest regions of West Africa, including the countries of Cote cÃ´te'D, Ivoire, Guinea liberia And Sierra. leone