05.12.2007 Kingdom Animalia - Hippopotamus Amphibius

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The Hippopotamus Amphibius is a large plant-eating African mammal. They are gregarious and live in pods of about 40 members. The male is referred to as a bull, while the female is called a cow. A little baby is known as a calf. The typical lifespan of these creatures is about 45 years. Average height is 5 ft tall at the shoulders and 11 ft in length. Weight for males can range between 3,300 to 7,000 lbs! And although they are quite bulky, did you know that hippos can run faster than a human on land? Studies that show their running speeds varying at 30km/h (18 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph)! However, they can only maintain such velocity for a few hundred meters or yards. I find the anatomical structure and shapes of animals fascinating. I would like to sketch more to study and appreciate how God put them together in their unique ways. I see the creativity, diversity, ingenuity and perfect 'design sense' of the creator gloriously displayed throughout all of nature. God is awesome indeed! [ top ] © Saga of Seven. All Rights Reserved.