The name hippotamus comes from the Greek words "hippos," meaning horse, and "potamus," meaning river. Though the hippo spends most of its day in the water, it is more closely related to the pig than the horse.

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Apr 09, 2008 The Forbes Galleries and Jan Martin McGuire Collaborate to Support AWF and Conservation
May 29, 2007 Rebels Pose Threat to Gorillas in Congo
Mar 22, 2007 Zambezi River Is Added to The Great Rivers Partnership
Jul 19, 2001 Four Zambezi River Nations Make Joint Conservation Plans
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