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. . 



