The hippopotamus, commonly called "hippo," is the third-largest living land animal. ... Due to hippos' dense bone structure and heavy bodies, hippos sink in water, according to BBC Earth.

Hippopotamuses are some of the largest creatures on earth and the deadliest animals in Africa. These territorial behemoths ...

Its skin felt like a slimy piece of leather. With whiskers.

The Melbourne Zoo in Australia shares footage of the most adorable pygmy hippo taking its first swim in the big pool with its ...

You do not want to get on a hippopotamus’s bad side — it could be the last thing you do! These huge mammals can become ...

Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse. In fact, it's one of the most ...

Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse. In fact, it's one of the most ...

Zimbabwe safari guide Paul Templer survived a brutal hippopotamus attack in 1996. Here’s what you should know about one of Africa’s most intriguing – and dangerous – animals.