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The common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa, and one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis). The name comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse" (ἱπποπόταμος). After the elephant and rhinoceros, the common hippopotamus is the third-largest type of land mammal and the heaviest extant artiodactyl. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are cetaceans (whales, porpoises, etc.) from which they diverged about 55 million years ago. The common ancestor of whales and hippos split from other even-toed ungulates around 60 million years ago. The earliest known hippopotamus fossils, belonging to the genus Kenyapotamus in Africa, date to around 16 million years ago.
Common hippos are recognisable by their barrel-shaped torsos, wide-opening mouths revealing large canine tusks, nearly hairless bodies, columnar-like legs and large size; adults average 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) and 1,300 kg (2,900 lb) for males and females respectively, making them the largest species of land mammal after the three species of elephants and the white and Indian rhinoceros. Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it is capable of running 30 km/h (19 mph) over short distances. The hippopotamus is a highly aggressive and unpredictable animal and is ranked among the most dangerous animals in Africa. Nevertheless, they are still threatened by habitat loss and poaching for their meat and ivory canine teeth.
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The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is the second oldest zoo in the United States and is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It opened in 1875, just 14 months after the Philadelphia Zoo on July 1, 1874. The Reptile House is the oldest zoo building in the United States, dating from 1875.
The Cincinnati Zoo is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati . It was founded on 65.4 acres (26.5 ha) in the middle of the city, and since then it has acquired some of the surrounding blocks and several reserves in Cincinnati's outer suburbs. The zoo conducts breeding programs, and was the first to successfully breed California sea lions. The zoo also has other breeding programs including South African cheetahs, Sumatran rhinoceros, Indochinese tigers, Malayan tigers, western lowland gorillas, pottos, and Masai giraffes. The Cincinnati Zoo was the home of Martha, the last living passenger pigeon, which died there in 1914. It was also home to the last living Carolina parakeet in 1918.
Happy Hippo - the lion sleeps tonight
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OMFG - Hippo
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HIPPO ATTACKS AND KILLS: ZEBRA, LION, CROCODILE, ANTELOPE
Premature Baby Hippo Fiona Gets a Bigger Pool - Cincinnati Zoo
An Angry Hippo Charges a Trespassing Lion
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The Dark Side Of Hippos [Full Documentary] | Wild Things
Actors: Diana Cilliers (costume designer), Hugh Jackman (actor), Sigourney Weaver (actress), Giancarlo J. Sini (miscellaneous crew), Simon Kinberg (producer), Neill Blomkamp (director), Robert Bentley (miscellaneous crew), Neill Blomkamp (writer), Joanne Goldstone (miscellaneous crew), Vinca Cox (miscellaneous crew), Sharlto Copley (actor), Robert Hobbs (actor), Dev Patel (actor), Jose Pablo Cantillo (actor), Brandon Auret (actor),
Genres: Action, Thriller,Actors: John Fleck (actor), Mink Stole (actress), Noah Blake (actor), Reno (actress), Suzanne Spangler (editor), Michael Cavadias (actor), Abby Gail Palanker (producer), Samantha Covington (miscellaneous crew), Amy Miles (actress), T.J. Kenneally (actor), Kevin Duffy (director), Andy Fitzgerald (actor), Andrew Fitzgerald (actor), Dolores Duffy (actress),
Plot: SEBASTIAN, a translator of dead romance languages, and IDA, his roommate, a cyber-chick nudist, both long for love. Sebastian retreats into obscure poetry. Ida idealizes HIPPO, whom she's only ever met on-line. Ida lives in her nudist AUNT GERTRUDE's house. Gertrude, misunderstanding their relationship, wills the house to Ida and her husband, with the remainder going to Gertrude's poodle, NOODLES. Ida fears losing her home and begins looking for a man. Hippo schemes to swindle Aunt Gertrude with his pet cemetery. Ida sees Aunt Gertrude pass out on her web cam and fears the worst. Sebastian offers to marry her so she can keep the house. Ida throws him out. Sebastian sleeps in his car until an alluring artist/thief, STONE, who makes art from junk, starts taking it apart. Sebastian follows Stone into his workshop and falls in love. Ida decides to call Hippo for the first time. Though surprised his number is actually in Speonk, Long Island and not Brussels, they too begin to fall in love. Hippo kidnaps Noodles. Sebastian returns home and Ida agrees to marry him. Hippo threatens Ida by email. Ida and Sebastian flee. Hippo tracks down Ida at the motel where Stone works. Hippo confesses his love for Ida. They marry while Sebastian pursues Stone into the desert. Aunt Gertrude comes to, with Noodles by her side. Sebastian and Stone, naked, drive off at last together.
Keywords: gay, independent-film, mink-stole, reno-nevada, screwball-comedyActors: Christine Lubrano (producer), Joe Zito (writer), Joe Zito (composer), Joe Zito (director), Joe Zito (producer), Joe Zito (producer), Joe Zito (editor), Joe Zito (actor), Justin Lane (producer), Justin Lane (actor), Lucia Marano (actress), Jean Bonavita (actor), John Bonavita (actor), Claudia Bonavita (actress), George Cavuto (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Carlos Alazraqui (actor), Jeff Bennett (actor), Carlos Alazraqui (actor), Jeff Bennett (actor), Carlos Alazraqui (actor), Fred Tatasciore (actor), Jeff Bennett (actor), Tom Kenny (actor), Tom Kenny (actor), Tom Kenny (actor), Jeff Bennett (actor), Carlos Alazraqui (actor), Mr. Lawrence (actor), Mr. Lawrence (actor), Mr. Lawrence (actor),
Plot: This is a movie that takes place back when Raj, Clam, and Lazlo first join Camp Kidney. These three mess with the rules of camp, and Edward, a platypus, hates them and tries to get them out of camp by tricking Lazlo into the woods. He comes back to camp with a bear and gets chased away and goes missing. Lazlo's new friends get worried of them, so they go to great (and terrifying) heights and thrills with a strange and crazy weasel to find Lazlo and safely bring him back to camp.
Genres: ,Actors: Devin McGinn (actor), Rani Demuth (writer), Rani Demuth (director), Heidi Merrick (actress), Justin Clay (actor),
Genres: Short,Actors: Jean-Luc Porraz (actor), Paul Bisciglia (actor), Yvan Attal (actor), Mireille Perrier (actress), Paul Pavel (actor), Hippolyte Girardot (actor), Alain Rocca (producer), Marie Vermillard (miscellaneous crew), Gérard Dauzat (actor), Gérard Torikian (composer), Bernard Mazzinghi (actor), Arnaud Desplechin (writer), Eric Rochant (director), Eric Rochant (writer), Yves Dangerfield (actor),
Plot: 25 years old Hippo doesn't have a job, doesn't study either but lives from the money his younger brother earns with dealing and from occasional Poker winnings -- he's a representative of a disillusioned generation, doesn't care what other people think of him. But of all people he falls in love with the ambitioned student Nathalie and soon finds himself forced to think about taking a job.
Keywords: twinsActors: Henry Darrow (actor), Robby Benson (actor), Lawrence Pressman (actor), Robby Benson (composer), Felipe Turich (actor), Gary Carlos Cervantes (actor), Betty A. Griffin (miscellaneous crew), Pepe Serna (actor), Lawrence Turman (producer), Eloy Casados (actor), Don Peake (composer), Brad Sullivan (actor), Evan Hunter (writer), Ji-Tu Cumbuka (actor), Daniel Faraldo (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Tex Avery (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Tedd Pierce (actor), Leon Schlesinger (producer), Tedd Pierce (writer), Carl W. Stalling (composer), Chuck Jones (director), Treg Brown (editor),
Plot: A dim-witted lion sets out to prove he's still "king of the forest" and attempts to capture Bugs Bunny. While Bugs proves that the lion is no match for his superior wit, they both discover they each have someone else to answer to - the lady of the house!
Keywords: 1940s, corkscrew, henpecked-husband, jungle, lion, married-man, merrie-melodies, reference-to-bugs-bunny, surrealismActors: Treg Brown (editor), Mel Blanc (actor), Carl W. Stalling (composer), Tex Avery (director), Tex Avery (actor), Cliff Nazarro (actor), Sara Berner (actress), Sara Berner (actress), Henry Binder (producer), Leon Schlesinger (producer), Elvia Allman (actress), Jack Miller (writer), Phil Kramer (actor),
Plot: It's amateur night at the local theatre, and a procession of bad acts comes and goes: various musicians, a magician, and some actors. But they keep getting interrupted by Egghead singing "She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain".
Keywords: amateur-night, funeral-march-by-chopin, merrie-melodies, reference-to-elmer-fudd, surrealism, talent, trapdoorActors: Pinto Colvig (actor), Walter Lantz (producer), James Dietrich (composer), Walter Lantz (director), Carl Laemmle (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Late in the evening, just as a skeleton puts out its cat for the night, the masked Phantom stalks the graveyard, pausing only to insult an overly inquisitive owl. The Phantom enters the local opera house and falls in love with Kitty, a feline singer who is terribly jealous of the star of the show, a husky-voiced hippo. The Phantom falls in love with Kitty at first sight. For her sake, he sabotages the hippo (by popping and deflating her). Then he puts a phonograph player down Kitty's skirt. She walks out and pretends the recording is her own voice. Even though the record skips and, moments later, slows down to a stop (forcing the Phantom to crank the machine for her), Kitty is a hit. But does she appreciate the Phantom? No. Backstage, she jumps into the arms of Oswald the Rabbit. Enraged, the Phantom grabs Kitty and takes her down with him to the catacombs underneath the stage. Oswald goes on a rescue mission, as the Phantom warns Kitty that she must never look underneath his mask.
Keywords: animate-skeleton, anthropomorphic-animal, anthropomorphic-tree, anthropomorphism, applause, asbestos, asbestos-curtain, bad-singing, bird, black-catIl simpatico ippopotamo canta una delle sue più famose canzoni: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
SUBSCRIBE to Barcroft Animals: http://bit.ly/2ceCJY0 A FACE-OFF between a pack of wild dogs, an antelope and a hippo revealed the ugly side of nature. Filmed at Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa, this wild encounter was snapped by quick thinking game ranger Pieter Van Wyk, 31. Not for the faint of heart, the footage gives a gruesome glimpse into the realities of animal life in the wild. Videographer / director: Pieter van Wyk Producer: Bunmi Adigun, Nick Johnson Editor: Joshua Douglas Barcroft TV: https://www.youtube.com/user/barcroftmedia/featured Barcroft Animals: https://www.youtube.com/barcroftanimals/featured Barcroft Cars: https://www.youtube.com/user/BarcroftCars/featured Bear Grylls Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcUNwS7mypzPhW4gsjO7og/featured For more of the ...
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Family reunion! We've never been more excited about a post! BiFi (the power duo name that’s being used for Bibi and Fiona) was joined by Henry this morning for the first time. The three were introduced in Hippo Cove’s outdoor pool before the Zoo opened, supervised by their care team. The short introduction went well. Bibi intervened when Henry got too close to Fiona, which was exactly what we were hoping to see. Introductions will continue. There is still no set schedule for when Fiona will be out. When she is out, she has access to go inside, so visitors may or may not see her. Please be understanding if you visit the Zoo and Hippo Cove is closed off as the family needs time to get used to each other in the outdoor pool. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/CincinnatiZooTube/featured ...
Video captured a playful young hippo relentlessly pursuing a crocodile around a watering hole in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta The crocodile made several attempts at escape but the curious mammal continued to give chase. Crocodiles often prey on hippo calves but the rep...
One-month-old Fiona has outgrown two pools already! Now that her IV has been removed, vets have given her the okay to resume supervised pool time. Hippos don’t actually swim. They sink under water and walk along the bottom, propelling themselves up to the surface to breath. They are able to hold their breath for long periods. Spending time in the pool will help Fiona build muscle and lung strength, keep her skin moist and let her act like a hippo! Her new pool, purchased with your donations, is set up close to mom and dad so she can hear and smell them. #TeamFiona Review Fiona’s first month or make a donation: http://cincinnatizoo.org/…/01/25/premature-hippo-baby-upda…/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/CincinnatiZooTube/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/ T...
A lion ventures into an area of the river that's part of a hippo bull's territory. The enraged hippo wastes no time in asserting his dominance. From: HIPPOS AFTER DARK http://bit.ly/2dPK6rS
Happy 6 Month Birthday premature baby hippo Fiona! You've come a long way!!! Now get ready to have this song by Chris Rowlands get stuck in your head for the rest of the day! Song title : Fiona the Hippo By : Chris Rowlands Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/CincinnatiZooTube/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CincinnatiZoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cincinnatizoo/ Find out more at http://www.cincinnatizoo.org
The hippopotamus - fat and cuddly vegetarian or fearsome and aggressive killer? This eye-opening documentary special reveals a shocking side to these almost cartoon-like creatures who are responsible for killing more people in Africa than any other creature. Violence is central to hippo society - female hippos are hugely protective mothers as males often kill their young, and with only one in 10 males ever getting the chance to mate, fights between males are often to the death. Click here for more documentaries: http://bit.ly/2gSPaf6 Content provided by ITV Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: wildthings@littledotstudios.com
Kädet pelkkää tahraa
Jokaiselle on oma nimensä
Kun mä katson peiliin
Toivon etten se olisi minä
Sillä minun piti olla parempi
Olla muuta kuin ne joita vihasin
Sillä minä luulin että oisin enemmän
Oisin enemmän kuin mihin minä yletän
Tuskanpellot viljaa tulvillaan
Korkoineen takaisin kaiken saa
En saa jättää syömättä yhtään
En jyvääkään
Nämä teot kirjoittaa
Sydämeeni kuin polttorauta
Lupaukset ilmaa
Jokaiselle valmis hauta
Niinkuin kaiken piti olla viimeinkin hyvin
Ja luulin että kaikki meni niinkuin pitikin
Mikä piru teki mussa ilkitekojaan?
Vai tarvittiinko sitä edes mua auttamaan?
Tuskanpellot viljaa tulvillaan
Korkoineen takaisin kaiken saa
En saa jättää syömättä yhtään