Modern Hippopotamus Species Lived in Europe 560,000 Years Ago and Survived Brutal Ice Age, Study Reveals

Medicine & Technology Dec 01, 2023

A new study suggests that the modern species of hippopotamus lived in Europe half a million years ago when the Earth’s climate was drastically changing. Learn more about it in this article.

Are Hippos Carnivores? What Exactly Do They Eat?

Sep 04, 2023

Hippos are considered the third-largest land mammal alive. What exactly do these massive creatures eat? Read to find out.

Search for Ivory: Poachers Look For Hippo’s Teeth, Tusk Amid Ban

Dec 20, 2022

Read on to know why poachers want to get hippoppotamus' teeth and tusk and what makes these special compared to those from elephants.

Watch A Man Casually Brushes the Teeth of the Deadliest Large Land Mammal on Earth

May 12, 2020

Did you know that at up to 2,750 kg, hippos can crush a human to death? In the video, however, you can see a man casually brushing the teeth of a hippo. Not even a hint of fear can be seen.

Research Proves Hippo Dung Causes Silicon Concentration in Mara River

May 04, 2019

The researchers found out that hippos contributed more than 76% of the silicon in Mara River.

Beloved Hippo Gustavito In El Salvador Dies Because Of Gang Violence

Mar 01, 2017

A recent attacked in El Salvador national zoo has killed the beloved hippopotamus Gustavito.