Hippopotamus

Hippos live in the rivers and swamps of Africa. Because their bodies are heavy, they spend their days in the water and come up on land at night to feed on grass. They can easily spend 3 or more minutes underwater.

Order:
Artiodactyla

Family:
Hippopotamidae

Length
3.5m to 4m

Shoulder Height
1.4m to 1.65m

Weight
2000kg to 3200kg