THE HIPPOPOTAMUS One of the largest and most formidable animals known to natural history is the Hippopotamus or River Horse. 



short dmrrsfle" bfa?^"y of great bulk and a tough hide, and its head is one of the most peculiar anc .repulsive ^^ ^ — ^ ^ 

 short and very thick. The expression of ferocity in its face is a true index to its character. The native home of the Hippopotamus is in large 

 the northern part of central Africa. (Hippopotamus amphibhis. ] 



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