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=Hippo= Ashley Checked by Mrs Jones Hippos are really strong as they weigh up to 2 tons and are four metres long. When a hippo gives birth, the baby is able to swim within 5 minutes. A hippo can walk on the bottom of lakes for up to 5 minutes. The name hippopotamus came from the Greek word meaning horse. Hippos don’t really have a big appetite; they are vegetarians and mostly eat grass.

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