A massive herbivore dwelling in tropical and sub-tropical swamps, lakes, and rivers

A Hippopotamus is a massive herbivore dwelling in tropical and sub-tropical swamps, lakes, and rivers. While it feeds on various herbs and weeds, it is territorial, aggressive, and hot-tempered, and is likely to attack anyone who encroaches into its territory. Not only can it trample its foes with its enormous weight, but a hippopotamus also has long, sharp teeth that can deliver a devastating bite.

Hippopotami live along the muddy banks of slow-moving rivers. They are short-legged and broad bodied, with a tough gray or brown hide. Their large bodies are extremely buoyant, and they spend most of their time either swimming or submerged while feeding upon aquatic plants.

A massive herbivore dwelling in tropical and sub-tropical swamps, lakes, and rivers

Hippopotami, or "hippos", are large semi-aquatic mammals that spend most of their time in the water. They are herbivores but they are quite aggressive in defending their territory and their great size makes them dangerous opponents. This is compounded by the fact that, in spite of the bulky appearance, they can run faster than a human on dry land. Hippos can't float, though they can propel themselves to the surface of the water for a breath of air, and they can stay submerged for 15 minutes at a time.