In this episode, we’re going to learn about an animal that is largely considered one of the most dangerous animals on the planet. They have massive jaws, a powerful bite, but they eat plants. So, get ready to do some long-distance swimming, because we’re heading to the rivers and lakes of Africa to talk about hippos.
“Scientists believe that hippos use echolocation, just like whales and dolphins do.”

Organizations
Sources
- Hippopotamus: National Geographic
- Hippopotamus: mammal species
- Hippopotamus: WWF
- Hippopotamus amphibius
- Hippopotamus Social Behavior
- 10 Mind Blowing Facts About Africa
- Hippo’s ‘magic’ sweat explained
- Hippopotamus bite morbidity: a report of 11 cases from Burundi
- Hippos: Global change may alter the way that hippos shape the environment around them
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