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There are two hippo species found in Africa. The Large Hippo lives south of the Sahara. The Pygmy Hippo only lives in the west of Africa.

The hippo mainly eats grass and water plants. The Hippo’s predators are humans, lions and crocodiles.

Hippos can hold their breath for up to 5 minutes. They often walk along the bottom of lakes.

Hippos can be up to four metres in length. They can be 1.4 metres tall and can weigh up to four tonnes.

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