Mammal
Nile hippopotamus Facts Hippopotamus amphibius
- Lifespan
- Up to 61.2 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Hippopotamidae. Order: Artiodactyla.
Nile hippopotamus Conservation Status
Nile hippopotamus is listed here as Vulnerable. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 61.2 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 1.42 metric tonnes
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