THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (Hippopotamus amphibius} 



The Hippopotamus is closely related to the members of the 

 Pig family, and, like them, does not chew the cud. It lives for 

 the most part in water, inhabiting some of the great African rivers. 

 A closely allied species inhabited Britain during prehistoric times. 

 The Hippopotamus is a remarkably bulky animal, and weighs from 

 three to four tons when adult. 



