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Hippopotamus Can Run Faster Than A Man

Although they can weigh in at more than 1.5 tons, hippos can run faster than humans on land. A large, mostly plant-eating mammal, the hippopotamus is found in rivers and lakes in Africa.
The hippo is semiaquatic and thought to be more closely related to whales than to other hoofed animals. Adults can measure up to 11 feet long, stand 5 feet tall and weigh up to 1.5 tons. It has been known to live up to 45 years in the wild.

The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is often regarded as the most ferocious animal in Africa. Hippo jaws are capable of biting a 10-foot crocodile in two.
Despite their stocky shape and short legs, they can reach speeds of 30 miles per hour and can easily outrun a human.

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