Hippopotamidae
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Hippopotamidae is the family of Hippos! The modern hippos are divided into two genera Hippopotamus and Choeropsis. Each Genus contain one living species, the Common Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), and the Pygmy Hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis).
All hippos share the same barrel-shaped bodies, and short stumpy legs. They all have the same tough skin that have pores that protect them from the sun. They share the same broad square mouths. And their skulls are relatively large and the braincase is small.
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 Hippopotamus amphibius |
 Pygmy Hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) |
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Related References
- Hippopotamidae by Wikipedia
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